After ending Manchester United’s trophy drought at Wembley, Erik ten Hag believes success can breed success.
Erik ten Hag savours for trophy-filled season
Sven Botman’s own goal and Casemiro’s header gave Manchester United a 2-0 win over Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.
It was Manchester United’s first major trophy since Jose Mourinho’s side won the Europa League in 2017, and more silverware could be on the way in Ten Hag’s first season as manager.
They are still in the FA Cup and the Europa League, and while a Premier League title challenge appears unlikely, it is not completely out of the question.
They are still in the FA Cup and the Europa League, and while a Premier League title challenge appears unlikely, it is not completely out of the question.
“First, you have to win the first one, and that is what we did today,” Ten Hag told Sky Sports. I believe this gives you a lot of inspiration, as well as more confidence that we can do it.
“I believe we are still in the early stages of restoring Manchester United to its rightful place, which is to win trophies, and this is the first one.”
“They are really well connected with each other, they challenge each other,” he said of the players who ended the club’s barren run. When things get tough, they help each other out. It’s encouraging to see, and I believe it’s the best a manager can hope for.”
Manchester United coach on upcoming FA Cup
Given that United has an FA Cup game against West Ham on Wednesday, he predicted that the coaching staff and staff would be celebrating late into the night.
Ten Hag was more than satisfied despite the Dutchman’s team’s lackluster performance.
“We had the right spirit again, it’s a very good team spirit. “It wasn’t always the best football, but I think it worked,” he said.
“I said before the game that Rapha Varane, Casemiro, David De Gea, they know how to win trophies,” the former Ajax manager added, referring to the influence of senior figures.
“You need such lads on the field to direct the team, coach the team, and organize the team. It’s critical not only from a tactical standpoint, but also from a mental standpoint.
“They have to bring the winning attitude into the locker room, they have to bring it into the team in difficult situations.”
