Ten Hag was warned not to take ‘impossible’ United job

Erik ten Hag has revealed he was warned to not develop into Manchester United supervisor as a result of it was deemed an “unattainable” job.

The 53-year-old Dutchman moved to Previous Trafford from Ajax in 2022 however has come below strain throughout his second season within the function.

United sit sixth within the Premier League desk following Wednesday night’s 2-1 win over Chelsea, 9 factors behind leaders Arsenal, whereas they’ve struggled in Europe.

“Everybody was telling me, ‘you possibly can’t reach that job’,” Ten Hag instructed the United We Stand fanzine.

“They mentioned it was unattainable. Me? I needed the problem.

“I knew it would not be simple, nevertheless it was such a fantastic membership with such a fantastic fanbase.

“Individuals love Manchester United, or they’re in opposition to Manchester United. I like golf equipment like this. Ajax was like this.”

Ten Hag ended the membership’s six-year look ahead to silverware by lifting the Carabao Cup in February earlier than securing a third-placed league end.

Nonetheless, his aspect are off the tempo this time period following six defeats from 15 league video games, along with sitting backside of their Champions League group with one match – at dwelling to Bayern Munich subsequent week – remaining.