Whereas the information his captain won’t miss any video games might be a lift to Ten Hag, the United boss stays below strain and has additionally been criticised by one in all his former first-team coaches.
Benni McCarthy, the previous Blackburn striker, labored below the Dutchman for 2 years at Outdated Trafford earlier than leaving to pursue his personal profession in administration in the summertime.
“In trendy soccer, I imagine that gamers need to see a bit extra ardour of their coach,” the South African, chatting with Portuguese outlet ZEROZERO, stated of Ten Hag.
“They should really feel that the coach is with them and keen to combat alongside them.
“Tactically, I really feel that Erik is on the high. He lacks a little bit of that fireside, that zeal. That is the place we differ, him and I.”
McCarthy additionally questioned the perspective throughout coaching of some United gamers in his time on the membership.
“If a few of the Manchester United gamers had what Bruno [Fernandes] and Diogo [Dalot] have, it could have been simpler to realize good outcomes,” he added.
“They each educated with unimaginable focus, giving every thing that they had. A number of the others did not do the identical.
“This ended up limiting United’s progress, as a result of some gamers weren’t coaching to the most effective of their potential.
“Even in video games, the info confirmed us that some gamers have been at their peak efficiency and others slightly under.”
United received the FA Cup below Ten Hag final season, however are at the moment thirteenth within the league after six matches.
