Erik ten Hag insists he and the Manchester United hierarchy are “on the identical web page” after his aspect recorded the membership’s worst ever Premier League begin with a draw in opposition to Aston Villa.
United had been held to a goalless stalemate at Villa Park on Sunday, a outcome that additionally means Ten Hag’s aspect at the moment are with no win in 5 matches in all competitions, and with no aim in three league video games.
Harry Maguire and Ezri Konsa each had to get replaced via harm in a largely drab contest that noticed United captain Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar in one of many sport’s few moments of high quality.
The outcome leaves Ten Hag’s future nonetheless very a lot within the stability as United look to show their season round.
Nevertheless, when requested whether or not he can be chatting with the membership’s hierarchy after the sport, Ten Hag advised Sky Sports activities: “We all the time converse. Each week we converse.
“So we’re all on board, collectively, on one web page. We all know the place we’re working to.
“It’s a long-term venture and we’ve to maintain on bettering the method.”
“We all know we’ve an absence of objectives for the time being, it’s not begin” 🗣️
Erik ten Hag reacts to Man United’s 0-0 draw in opposition to Aston Villa 🔴 pic.twitter.com/iQzq4ZoayA
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 6, 2024
On the pitch, Ten Hag acknowledged his aspect’s lack of ruthlessness within the last third, however the United boss was buoyed by a sturdy defensive displaying.
“We all know at this second we’ve an absence of objectives, and from that perspective it isn’t begin,” mentioned Ten Hag.
“It’s an space we’ve to enhance. However we all know have 4 clear sheets [this season] which is nice.”
Talking after the match, Participant of the Match Jonny Evans admitted that the willingness to maintain a clear sheet was proof the gamers are nonetheless behind the supervisor.
“It was nice for him [Ten Hag] to see that,” mentioned Evans.
“The opposite night time [against Porto] you possibly can see the emotion of letting that sport slip away.
“So to go on the market and put in a efficiency for him, you possibly can see that everybody was working themselves into the bottom.
“I’m happy for him he received a half-decent outcome out of it.”
“It’s a privilege to play for this membership” 🙌
Jonny Evans says the stress that comes with taking part in for Manchester United is a privilege 🔴 pic.twitter.com/8yN4loqXXc
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 6, 2024
Veteran defender Evans added about his personal affinity with United: “It’s a privilege to play for this membership. I’ve had an extended affiliation with the membership.
“There’s a stress that comes with it and it’s part of the privilege, too.”
