{"id":37195,"date":"2025-02-26T14:16:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T14:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=37195"},"modified":"2025-02-26T14:16:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T14:16:29","slug":"erik-ten-hag-criticises-manchester-united-players-mentality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/erik-ten-hag-criticises-manchester-united-players-mentality\/","title":{"rendered":"Erik ten Hag Criticises the Mentality of the Manchester United Players in First Interview Since Exit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Erik ten Hag has spoken out for the first time since leaving Manchester United, taking a swipe at modern footballers and their struggles with criticism. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Dutchman, who won the FA Cup<\/a> and Carabao Cup during his tenure, suggested that today\u2019s players lack the resilience of previous generations, making management more difficult.<\/p>\n

Ten Hag on Manchester United Players\u2019 Mentality<\/h2>\n

Despite winning silverware, Ten Hag ultimately failed to meet expectations at Old Trafford, leading to his sacking.<\/p>\n

His stint was marred by disciplinary issues involving high-profile players such as Marcus Rashford<\/a>, Jadon Sancho, and Cristiano Ronaldo.<\/p>\n

Speaking to SEG Stories<\/em>, Ten Hag highlighted how footballers today react differently to criticism compared to previous generations.<\/p>\n

“This generation usually finds it difficult to deal with criticism,” he said. “Criticism really gets to them.<\/p>\n

“The generation I grew up in had much thicker skin. You could be much more direct. I was approached much more directly.<\/p>\n

“If I did that with my current group of players, I would demotivate them. If you do that to this generation, they find it offensive.”<\/p>\n

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Erik ten Hag thinks the current generation of players take criticism to heart much more \ud83d\udc94 pic.twitter.com\/iDjXdjW2z1<\/a><\/p>\n

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) February 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n