I was warned not to come to Man United – Ten Hag

By Taiwo Okanlawon

Premier League club Manchester United coach Erik Ten Hag has claimed he was warned against the club job, as it was an “impossible” task.

The former player and Red Devil manager won the Carabao Cup in his first campaign but has faced a turbulent start to his second season.

United have suffered six defeats in their opening 15 Premier League games.

They also face difficulty qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages with one group game remaining.

“Everyone was telling me, ‘you can’t succeed in that job’. They said it was impossible. Me? I wanted the challenge.

“I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but it was such a great club with such a great fanbase.

“People love Manchester United, or they are against Manchester United. I like clubs like this. Ajax was like this,” Ten Hag told the United We Stand fanzine.

Erik ten Hag was confirmed as Manchester United manager in April 2022, replacing Ralf Rangnick after the after the 2021/22 Premier League.