At the Manchester United training base in Los Angeles, Ten Hagar gave an in-depth interview to the media, detailing a number of aspects of the team's current situation, squad construction, relationships with players and fan support.
Lineup and young player development
Ten Hagar began by emphasizing the talent and potential of United's roster, noting that the team has a very talented group of young players and that they already have experience in winning championships. He recognized that young players go through ups and downs in their development, which is normal and a part of the growth process for all players. Ten Hagar called on the club and the media to have a clear understanding of this and to give the young players patience and support.
Team building and transfer strategy
Regarding team building, Ten Hag said that the team needs to catch up and admitted that the team has not performed as well as it should have in the trophy race over the past two years. He mentioned the importance of the transfer window, especially the use of the winter transfer window, but emphasized the need to make strategic deals that are in line with the team's long-term plan and financial rules. Ten Hagar did not specifically reveal how many more players or transfer windows are needed to build the ideal squad, but said the club will continue to strive for better performances and make reinforcements to fix the problem if necessary.
Fan support and atmosphere creation
Ten Hagar expressed his gratitude for the positive reaction of the fans, believing that the support of the fans is one of the driving forces for the team to move forward. He made special mention of the enthusiastic reaction of the fans after the FA Cup final, believing that this atmosphere helped the team to play better in the competition. Ten Hag emphasized that the strong bond and sense of common purpose between the fans and the team was the key to victory. He also pointed out that the team's ability to play proactive, attacking soccer attracts the fans' affection and resonates with them emotionally.
Ten Hagar's coaching philosophy and the team's future
From the interview, it is clear that Ten Hagar has a clear plan and vision for the future of Manchester United. He focuses on the training and development of young players, as well as the strategic use of the transfer market. In terms of team style, Ten Hagar insists on the concept of offensive soccer, which can attract fans and enhance the competitiveness of the team. He hopes to lead Manchester United back to the top through close ties and joint efforts with the fans.
