Manchester United’s heavy 0-3 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford has sparked strong reactions from within the club and from its legendary former players. The loss highlighted the challenges Erik ten Hag faces in integrating new signings into the squad, especially after a significant transfer window.
Speaking about the process of integrating Manuel Ugarte and other new signings into the team, manager Erik ten Hag emphasized that it would take time. “I’m not Harry Potter it will take weeks, even months” the Dutch manager remarked, underscoring the need for patience as the team works to find its rhythm.
🚨🔴 Man United CEO Omar Berrada: “Erik ten Hag has our full backing and we’ve worked very closely together in this transfer window”.
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Backing his manager, Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada expressed full support for Ten Hag, despite the recent setbacks. “Erik ten Hag has our full backing and we’ve worked very closely together in this transfer window” Berrada stated. “We’re going to continue working very closely with him to help him get the best results out of the team.” Since Erik ten Hag was appointed as the Red Devils’ manager the club’s spending spree has seen a total of €709 million spent on new players, a substantial investment aimed at rebuilding the squad.
The defeat to Liverpool has also drawn criticism from club legends. Peter Schmeichel, the iconic Manchester United goalkeeper, expressed his disappointment in seeing the club’s current state. Reflecting on the game, Schmeichel said, “I’ve sat with Sir Alex today. To sit with him & he’s watching this, that for me is really, really sad. It is. He did something really extraordinary with this football club & all of that is not there anymore.” The former goalkeeper’s comments highlight the deep frustration felt by those who were part of the club’s golden era under Sir Alex Ferguson.