Erik ten Hag is staying focused as he targets Man United’s first silverware in six years

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‘It’s not about credit, it’s about trophies’: Erik ten Hag stays focused as he aims for Man United’s first silver medal in six years in Carabao Cup final but warns they must ‘put on their best performance’ of the season” to beat Barcelona

  • United have emerged as Premier League title contenders for the current season
  • But Erik ten Hag refuses to be swayed by Manchester United’s progress
  • They are looking to secure their first trophy since their Europa League victory in 2017.

Erik ten Hag refuses to be swayed by Manchester United’s progress in their first season at Old Trafford, warning: “It’s not about credit, it’s about trophies.”

United face Barcelona for a place in the Europa League round of 16 at Old Trafford on Thursday night after drawing 2-2 in the first leg at Camp Nou, and will then face Newcastle in the final of the Carabao Cup at Wembley on Sunday.

Ten Hag’s side have also emerged as Premier League title contenders after closing the gap to Arsenal and Manchester City at the top of the table.

But the Dutchman remains focused as he tries to deliver United’s first silverware since José Mourinho won the Europa League and EFL Cup in 2017. Ten Hag believes United will need to play their best game of the season to complete the job. against Barcelona.

“It’s not about credit, it’s about trophies,” he said. ‘We have the opportunity, but the first point of focus is the next game, and in that league we can’t win a trophy this week.

Erik ten Hag refuses to be carried away by the departure of Manchester United in his first season

The Red Devils have also become Premier League title contenders this season.

However, the Dutchman remains focused as he tries to deliver United’s first silverware since Jose Mourinho won the Europa League and Carabao Cup in 2017.

“We have to go from game to game, keep the same mentality and every day give a better version of ourselves. When you face a great team like Barcelona, ​​you have to play your best. We have to give the best performance of the season. We believe in it, we are looking forward to it, so we have to give a lot of energy.

‘We all want to play important games. When we were young, we dreamed of it. We are in position. It’s February and big games are coming up. We enjoy it, we are very excited and we have to give our best.’

Ten Hag confirmed that Antony and Harry Maguire are fit enough to rejoin the squad, although Anthony Martial will be unavailable despite returning to full training.

Barcelona are hoping to get veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets back after he missed the first leg through injury. Pedri is definitively ruled out due to injury and Gavi suspended.

“I don’t know what Xavi is thinking, but obviously Gavi and Pedri are great players,” Ten Hag said. “Although they are very young, they have already had a positive effect on Barcelona. Their squad is so deep, they have players who can replace them. If we want to win, we have to give our best.’


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