Manchester United coach, Erik ten Hag revealed what he said to the supporters in the stands at Old Trafford after the game against Leicester City. Man United managed to win in public against Leicester City with a score of 3-0. The Premier League match took place at Old Trafford, Manchester on Sunday (19/2/2023).
Marcus Rashford again became a star for Man United by scoring two goals in the 25th and 56th minutes. Then, Jadon Sancho also contributed one goal in the 61st minute. After the game ended, Erik ten Hag was seen visiting one of the Old Trafford stands and had a few words to say to the supporters.
At the post-match press conference, Ten Hag revealed what he said to the supporters of the team nicknamed the Red Devils. “I said come on Thursday. It’s a big game, make sure you’re there and we’ll beat Barcelona together,” said Ten Hag, quoted by the Manchester Evening News.
The Dutch coach also expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Man United fans who always support him. Prior to the game against Leicester City, the Manchester United Supporters’ Association made a statement regarding the sale of the club to a new owner.
The supporters’ association emphasized the importance of the prospective new owner to support Ten Hag and his plans with Man United. “I thank the fans for their trust,” the former Ajax Amsterdam coach added. “I feel committed to this club, I’m happy to be here but it’s not my influence. What I can influence is the performance of this team and I will give everything to play my best and take them beyond the limits,” said Ten Hag.
As information, there have been two offers coming in from potential Man United buyers, namely from Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani from Qatar, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe. With this victory over Leicester, Man United is getting closer to Man City and Arsenal in the standings. Perched in third place with a distance of 5 points from Arsenal at the top. Furthermore, Man United will host Barcelona in the second leg of the Europa League knockout round at Old Trafford on Thursday (23/2/2023) evening local time.
