Manchester United must construct a stronger mentality and be taught to recuperate from setbacks throughout video games, supervisor Erik ten Hag mentioned on Friday after the Premier League aspect crashed out of the Europa League.
Ten Hag mentioned the group had the power to reply to setbacks throughout the season however was struggling to discover a manner again into video games when issues don’t go to plan, particularly after they misplaced 3-0 to Sevilla within the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday.
“We can’t deny it, it’s mental, definitely. We have to learn that you keep going, you carry on,” Ten Hag informed reporters forward of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final in opposition to Brighton & Hove Albion.
“What this team can do very well is bounce back in between games, what they can do less is bounce back during a game to a setback. That is what we have to improve.”
Harry Maguire’s error led to an early purpose for Sevilla and the captain’s efficiency got here beneath the microscope once more as United exited the competitors 5-2 on mixture.
But Ten Hag mentioned the 30-year-old England defender remained a key member of his squad.
“He has an important role, he is the captain, he leads, he communicates with the manager, motivates the team, he’s the example in the training space,” Ten Hag mentioned.
Maguire was not the one participant to be criticised after the defeat and amid stories of a clear-out within the shut season, Ten Hag mentioned he was targeted solely on the present marketing campaign.
“I’m thinking about improving this team and these players, that’s my job with the coaching staff and the players. We have all our focus on this process and not on other processes that will distract you,” Ten Hag added.
“I know this group of players can do better, they’ve proved it so many times this season. We’ve made huge progress during the season, but we have steps to go. We have a lot of games to play and occasions to prove it.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com