In the match between Manchester United and Twente at home, both sides shook hands with 1-1, and after the match, Manchester United's manager Temhag accepted the media's interview. Facing the criticism and pressure from the media and United's celebrities, Ten Hag showed great professionalism and calmness.
Ten Hag began by saying that coaches will always face all sorts of questions and criticism when leading a big club to a loss or a poor performance, and that this is an inevitable part of professional soccer. "Regardless of the coach, if you lead a big club to a loss, you will always be in trouble." He said frankly. This candid attitude shows his deep understanding of the professional soccer environment.
Ten Hagar then emphasized that United are currently in a critical period of transition and have the understanding and support of the club's hierarchy. "The hierarchy knows we are in a process of transformation and what we have built." He revealed that there is a clear understanding within the club of the team's long-term plans and believes that United will be able to build a strong team over time.
Ten Hagar appeared very comfortable with the pressure and criticism from the outside world. "I'm used to it (the pressure), that came during my coaching of Ajax and also at Manchester United." He said that these clubs have always been the center of public attention and everyone has their own views and opinions. However, he emphasized that as a coach, you have to learn to deal with these outside voices and not let them become a distraction from your job. "You have to deal with the outside voices, don't let yourself get distracted and just keep working." These words from Ten Hagar show his strong beliefs and focus as a professional coach.
