Manchester United’s head coach, Erik ten Hag, has candidly admitted that the recent defeat to Liverpool was entirely his fault.
In a surprising and bold move, the Dutch manager has vowed to make significant changes to the team’s tactics, promising that these adjustments will not only help them bounce back but also secure the Premier League title.
Speaking to the media after the disappointing loss, ten Hag said, “I take full responsibility for the defeat.
We lacked intensity and cohesion, and that stems from the tactics I employed. However, this will not happen again.
I am making changes that will guarantee us the Premier League.”
The match against Liverpool saw Manchester United struggling to maintain possession, with their defense often looking vulnerable against quick counter-attacks.
Ten Hag acknowledged that his approach was too rigid and predictable, allowing Liverpool to exploit their weaknesses.
“We were too static in our movement, and our pressing was not coordinated. Liverpool capitalized on that, and we paid the price,” he admitted.
In response, ten Hag has implemented a more dynamic and flexible system that emphasizes quick transitions, positional fluidity, and aggressive pressing.
He believes these changes will allow United to dominate games and impose their style on opponents, regardless of their strength.
“The new system is designed to maximize our strengths and minimize our weaknesses,” ten Hag explained. “We have a talented squad with players who can adapt to different roles.
By giving them more freedom to express themselves on the pitch, I am confident that we will see a significant improvement in our performances.”
While some fans and pundits have expressed skepticism about ten Hag’s claims, the manager remains undeterred.
“I understand the doubts, but I believe in this team.
The defeat to Liverpool was a wake-up call, and we’ve responded by working even harder in training. The changes we’ve made will make a difference,” he asserted.
Ten Hag’s determination to turn things around has also been reflected in his decision to involve senior players more in tactical discussions.
“We are working as a unit, and the players are fully on board with the new approach. They know what’s at stake, and they are ready to fight for the title,” he said.
Whether these changes will indeed propel Manchester United to Premier League glory remains to be seen.
For now, all eyes will be on ten Hag and his team as they prepare for the upcoming fixtures, eager to prove that the Liverpool defeat was just a blip on their road to success.
