We have to move on quickly - Ten Hag pumps more hope after Derby defeat

Manchester, 

Wednesday, 1 November, 2023 

McCreadie Andias 

Manchester united manager Eric Ten Hag has pumped hope into the fans after Sunday's humiliating loss to Derby Rivals Manchester city at Old Trafford. 

United lost 3 goals to nill on the Sunday clash adding more injuries to their already worse form which has piled pressure for the manager from the fans demanding better performance. 

Ten Hag during an interview on Wednesday said that he is still certain the team has a chance to bounce back and move into the right direction. 

“While this has not been the start to the season we all hoped for, I am certain that we have the talent and attitude as a collective to move in the right direction”.

“I continue to believe in these players and I am confident we will improve after a difficult start to the season”Ten Hag said. 

Ten Hag expressed disappointment on Sunday's defeat but maintained that the team has to move forward quickly. 

“Nobody at this club enjoys defeat, particularly in a Manchester derby like last Sunday, but everything we have achieved together so far has been built on looking forward, which means we have to move on quickly”.

“I believe that it's only a matter of time before we are showing our true selves. It will come, I am certain ” He added.

Manchester United will face Newcastle United in old Trafford today at the Round of 16 of the carabao cup before traveling to Fulham's Craven Cottage on Saturday for a Premier league campaign.

They currently lack the services of Key players like Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan Bissaka and Suspended Jadon Sancho.

United currently sit 8th on the premier league standings with only 15 points in 10 matches having won only five games in their last 10 fixtures in all competitions.