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Erik ten Hag confirms Manchester United players are affected by punditry from club legends
26.02.2023 - 01:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Erik ten Hag has admitted it can be 'difficult' for Manchester United's players because of frequent references to the club's history. The Dutchman also confirmed that criticism from club legends in the media can affect members of the dressing room.
On the back of the worst season at Old Trafford for decades, Ten Hag has transformed the club's fortunes since his appointment, which has seen United reach the Carabao Cup final and move to third in the Premier League table.
After defeating Barcelona in the Europa League on Thursday night, United are currently riding the crest of a wave and that performance has been widely regarded as the most significant victory of Ten Hag's tenure so far.
Ten Hag has received plaudits for his turnaround of the club this season and that includes praise given by former players who now work in the media, like Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Paul Scholes Rio Ferdinand and Peter Schmeichel.
At his pre-Newcastle press conference on Friday afternoon, Ten Hag was asked about Schmeichel describing the performance against Barcelona as 'vintage Ferguson' and he proceeded to discuss the impact of punditry in his answer.
Ten Hag admitted criticism, particularly from club legends, can affect the players and he challenged them to make their own history.
"Sometimes it’s difficult for the players of today because there are so many references to the past, a big history which former players made and I can imagine those players [say it] because they love the club, it’s part of their lives," Ten Hag said.
"What they most love is what they most criticise often. So I can understand, but sometimes it affects the players, it’s clear, but I also think it’s part of our job, you have to live with criticism and see it as a
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