Hosting Brentford in the 8th round of the Premier League in Manchester United's officially publicized
In the second part of the pre-match press conference, head coach Ten Hagar delved into topics related to decorated manager Sir Alex Ferguson and shed light on the current state of the team and its future plans.
Ten Hagar began by paying tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson, saying he was a symbol of Manchester United and had a profound impact on the club. He revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson was always concerned about United's victories and was willing to offer advice. Ten Hag and Ferguson maintain good contact, meeting formally every six months and informally before and after matches.
Talking about the current situation of the team, Ten Hag said that although the ranking is not satisfactory, the team stays calm and knows what they need to improve. He emphasized that United is moving in the right direction and is confident that they will be successful this season. According to Ten Hag, the team's strategy and plans have not been shaken by short-term fluctuations in results.
In terms of fan support, Ten Hag said that the fans and the team share the same goal and are closely connected to each other. He thanked the fans for their support and trust in the face of difficulties at the beginning of the season and is confident that when the team is united, it will eventually reward the fans.
In addition, Ten Hagar spoke about the situation of loan player Alvaro Fernandez, stating that the team has been watching his performances and has the opportunity to sell him, but retains a buy-back clause. He believes that players need to gain experience at different levels of clubs and leagues to be able to play for United.
On McTominay's departure, Ten Hagar said that while it was regrettable, it was an inevitable consequence of the club's response to the Financial Fair Play rules. He emphasized that United are returning and reinvigorating, but have yet to reach the standard set by Sir Alex Ferguson. Ten Hagar believes that United need all the processes to be right in order to put together the best team and win trophies and titles.
Finally, Ten Hagar targeted Brentford
Always scoring early indicated that this was a strength but not a concern. He emphasized that the team must be aware of this and plan for it. Ten Hag said that United will give their best to the challenge of this Premier League fixture.
