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Erik ten Hag backs himself to ‘restore’ Manchester Utd

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Erik ten Hag backs himself to 'restore' Manchester Utd
Erik ten Hag backs himself to 'restore' Manchester Utd

The struggling Premier League team has lost its first two games of the season, but new manager Erik ten Hag is optimistic that he can turn things around against archrival Liverpool.

Only West Ham United, who have played three and lost three, are below United in the standings right now. West Ham United is England’s most successful club, but they haven’t won a trophy in the last five years.

Despite the disgraceful start and the club’s difficulties in bringing in several players that Ten Hag wants to strengthen his squad, the Dutchman insists he is unfazed by the scope of the task he faces.

“I am here to help the club and to restore the club,” Ten Hag told reporters ahead of Monday’s home game against a Liverpool side that has also got off to a stuttering start.

“I wanted this challenge. I knew before it was going to be hard but I wanted that, because in my career, everywhere I started, the start was difficult but I get it done, and I’m convinced I get it done here as well.

“Therefore I chose the project and I know it is a process. I will stay consistent to the plan, the philosophy we have. I have confidence in the co-operation I have with the players but also in the team around me, like the coaches and the directors.”

Following United’s 4-0 loss to Brentford the previous week, Ten Hag cancelled the team’s day off and set up an extra training session.

“I made that decision on Saturday. During the game when I saw the performance, that is not the standard for Manchester United and it is not my standard,” the Dutchman said.

“We have to change that and I have to teach the team and the players what that standard is.”