Manchester United’s Chief Executive, Richard Arnold, provided clarity on the club’s steadfast support for Erik ten Hag during a special virtual meeting on Monday.
Arnold fielded anonymous questions during the Zoom discussion, which was described as a no-holds-barred session.
While the majority of the discussions focused on severe issues regarding Mason Greenwood and Antony, there was also an emphasis on the club’s on-field performance and summer recruitment. Manchester United’s season has been plagued by three defeats in their first five Premier League games, dropping them to the bottom half of the standings.
During the discussion, Arnold confirmed the club’s belief in Erik ten Hag. Ten Hag, who took over as manager last summer, had a good first season, winning the Carabao Cup and qualifying for the Champions League.
Ten Hag stays loyal despite recent losses, including a 3-1 home loss to Brighton and Hove Albion.
Ten Hag acknowledged the enormous challenge provided by the German champions as Manchester United prepared for their Champions League trip to Bayern Munich. “Bayern Munich,” he stated, “is without a doubt one of the favourites to win the Champions League.” “Character, belief, resilience, and unwavering determination are required for our mission.”
Manchester United has picked a 21-man travelling squad for this vital European match, including four goalkeepers. However, a dozen first-team players are missing for various reasons, including injuries to Harry Maguire, Mason Mount, and Raphael Varane.
It’s worth noting that United will face Harry Kane in Munich, a player they were linked with signing earlier in the summer
Also……
Where David de Gea is now after Erik ten Hag admits he’s changed his mind about him
David de Gea, the former goalkeeper for Manchester United, is still without a club after leaving Old Trafford as a free agent. Erik ten Hag has since replaced him by Andre Onana.
David de Gea’s announcement on social media earlier this summer that he had departed the club after more than ten years of service prompted questions.
The 32-year-old veteran goalkeeper struggled to adjust to Erik ten Hag’s expectations, who emphasizes his shot-stoppers playing out from the back, despite the fact that he had performed admirably in years before when United were not at their best.
De Gea, who was in the last year of his contract, was also compromised by a number of expensive mistakes, leading to rumors that Ten Hag would look for a new No. 1 before the 2023–24 season.
De Gea, on the other hand, is still single, which is unexpected given his background. Prior to left United, the Spanish international collected 190 clean sheets in 545 appearances for the Red Devils and was named the Premier League’s Golden Glove winner.
Despite little activity, other clubs are said to have expressed interest in his services throughout the summer. As a free agent who is able to sign for a club outside of the transfer window due to his position as a free agent, Real Betis has been mentioned in recent Spanish media as a potential destination for the former Atletico Madrid player. He was strongly connected with Bayern Munich shortly after becoming a free agency.
Also…..