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 have been held to a goalless stalemate at Villa Park on Sunday, a consequence that additionally means Ten Hag’s aspect are actually and not using a win in 5 matches in all competitions, and and not using a objective in three league video games.
Harry Maguire and Ezri Konsa each had to get replaced by means of harm in a largely drab contest that noticed United captain Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar in one of many recreation’s few moments of high quality.
The consequence leaves Ten Hag’s future nonetheless very a lot within the stability as United look to show their season round.
Nonetheless, when requested whether or not he could be chatting with the membership’s hierarchy after the sport, Ten Hag advised Sky Sports activities: “We at all times communicate. Each week we communicate.
“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 mission and we’ve to maintain on bettering the method.”
“We all know we’ve an absence of targets in the mean time, it’s not an excellent begin” 🗣️
Erik ten Hag reacts to Man United’s 0-0 draw in opposition to Aston Villa 🔴 pic.twitter.com/iQzq4ZoayA
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On the pitch, Ten Hag acknowledged his aspect’s lack of ruthlessness within the remaining third, however the United boss was buoyed by a sturdy defensive displaying.
“We all know at this second we’ve an absence of targets, and from that perspective it isn’t an excellent begin,” stated Ten Hag.
“It’s an space we’ve to enhance. However we all know have 4 clear sheets [this season] which is sweet.”
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,” stated Evans.
“The opposite night time [against Porto] you possibly can see the emotion of letting that recreation slip away.
“So to go on the market and put in a efficiency for him, you possibly can see that everybody was operating themselves into the bottom.
“I’m happy for him he obtained a half-decent consequence 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
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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.”