Vincent Kompany, the Burnley boss and former Manchester City player, has expressed his admiration for Erik ten Hag’s coaching abilities. Ten Hag, who is facing intense scrutiny at Manchester United, has been supported by Kompany, who regards him highly as one of the world’s top managers.
Despite reports of Ten Hag’s uncertain position at Old Trafford, Kompany fondly recalls Ten Hag’s successful tenure at Ajax and the exceptional playing style of his team. Kompany is set to face off against Ten Hag’s team at Old Trafford and has spoken highly of him, recalling the impressive performance of Ajax in the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.
Kompany considers Ten Hag a “reference coach” for other managers, acknowledging that he has learned a great deal from him. He believes that Ten Hag’s coaching style and the ideas behind his teams have been influential for many other coaches in the world.
Despite their different career paths, Kompany has closely followed Ten Hag’s trajectory and views him as a respected figure in the coaching world. Turning attention to his own team, Kompany is optimistic about Burnley’s chances for survival in the Premier League.
He emphasizes the team’s determination and the need for just one opportunity to fight for their position, highlighting their recent strong performance in the league.