Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag has expressed his confidence in his team’s ability to overcome their early-season struggles as they prepare to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
After a narrow opening win in the Premier League against Wolves, Manchester United has won only one of their next four league games, conceding ten goals and currently sitting in 13th place.
Ten Hag, who experienced some criticism after Manchester United’s recent loss to Brighton, sees these challenges as opportunities for growth and learning for his team.
“That’s football; I’ve had this experience in the past. Things aren’t always going up, and you have to deal with it. I like these situations because now we have to handle it, we have to manage this, you have to know what to do, and that is focusing on the process.”
Despite injuries affecting several players, including defender Harry Maguire, Ten Hag believes that the team’s recruitment strategy was wise.
When asked about not signing Harry Kane, who joined Bayern Munich after being linked with Manchester United in transfer rumors, Ten Hag simply responded, “no.”
Manchester United faces a challenging task against an in-form Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Ten Hag praised Bayern’s “individual class” and emphasized the need for constant focus when facing such a strong opponent.
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledged that Manchester United, despite their recent struggles, remains a formidable opponent, capable of causing problems with their transition game.
As they prepare for the clash with Bayern Munich, Manchester United is determined to put their early-season difficulties behind them and rise to the challenge in the Champions League.