I am a fighter — Man Utd boss Ten Hag declares after Newcastle humiliation

I am a fighter — Man Utd boss Ten Hag declares after Newcastle humiliation

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 07:39 - 02.11.2023

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is still backing his side to bounce back after a second crushing defeat in 3 days.

Erik ten Hag saw his Manchester United side lose 3-0 to a rampant Newcastle on Wednesday night in the Carabao Cup. 

Questions are now being asked about the manager's long-term future and the direction of the team moving forward. 

Despite the consecutive defeats, Ten Hag insists he is a “fighter” and possesses the confidence to reverse Manchester United’s fortunes.

Ten Hag on Man Utd's bad form

So I am a fighter and I know it is not always going to go up and we have a lot of setbacks this season,” said the Dutchman. “But also you have to deal with it and that is never an excuse.

“I understand it when the results are not there it is also a logical process that they are questioning that. But I am confident I can do it. 

Erik ten Hag

"At all my clubs I have done it and also last year here I did it as well, but at this moment we are in a bad place. I take responsibility for it. 

“I see it as a challenge. I am a fighter and I am in that fight and I have to make sure that I share the responsibility with my players and that we stick together and fight together, and get better results.

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