Jamie Redknapp says Ten Hag has ‘answered a lot of questions’ during his first season at United
Jamie Redknapp says Erik ten Hag has ‘answered a lot of questions’ during his first season at United and insists the Dutchman can be ‘trusted’… while Gary Neville praises him for making ‘great progress despite poor recruitment’
- Man United beat Chelsea 4-1 to secure Champions League football next season
- Redknapp says Ten Hag ‘answered a lot of questions’ during his first season
- He says that Ten Hag is ‘in control’ and that he can be ‘trusted’ to sign new players
Jamie Redknapp credits Erik ten Hag with having a ‘positive’ impact on Manchester United football club and supports the Dutchman in closing the gap between the Red Devils and Manchester City.
Redknapp says Ten Hag has ‘answered a lot of questions’ during his first season after joining the Premier League in April 2022.
Redknapp says Ten Hag is “in charge of Manchester United football club” and can be “trusted” to sign new players after securing Champions League football for the 2023-2024 season.
The Dutchman guided Manchester United to a 4-1 win over Chelsea on Thursday evening. The victory over Frank Lampard’s side secured United a place in the Champions League for next season.
Gary Neville shared Redknapp’s sentiments after the game, claiming that Ten Hag has made great strides at the club despite “substantial problems, poor recruitment and leadership issues”.
Jamie Redknapp credits Erik ten Hag with having a ‘positive’ impact on Manchester United
Manchester United beat Chelsea 4-1 on Thursday night to secure Champions League football next season and Redknapp say Ten Hag is responsible for their success
Gary Neville (right) shared Redknapp’s (left) feelings after the game, claiming Ten Hag has made great progress at the club despite ‘substantial problems and poor recruitment’
Redknapp said after the game on Thursday night: “You’ve got Champions League football, you’ve won the League Cup and you’ve got the FA Cup final to go. If you had said that to Erik ten Hag at the beginning of the year [he would have been happy]. They answered many questions.
“There have been a few moments. The loss to Liverpool. But all in all it has been a positive season. I see a manger in charge of this football club. You can trust him, he gets players in. There’s no reason they can’t bridge that gap.’
Redknapp ended by saying, “Are they.” [Manchester United] ready to take on Manchester City now? I do not think so. But in a one-off cup final it is possible. It won’t be easy.’
Neville added: ‘It’s a good step for Erik ten Hag. He has a trophy on the bench, secured the Champions League and an FA Cup final is yet to come.
“He’s had substantial problems, poor recruitment, leadership issues, other problems on and off the pitch, but he’s pulled through and delivered a decent season for Man United in his first season.
“Now the decision is about which players can bring him forward so that United can get close to Manchester City, because at the moment the levels have dropped to where you think Champions League football is still a good season.”
Redknapp says Ten Hag can be trusted to sign the right players to strengthen the United squad
Redknapp was equally appreciative of Casemiro’s impact at Manchester United. He said: ‘Of all the attributes we thought he would bring, one was not the goals.
“At Real Madrid, his main skill was putting out fires. We didn’t see that [goal scoring] coming. He’s contributed to some really important causes, he’s changed the culture.”
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink agreed with Redknapp, adding: “I think when he comes here from Real Madrid, the way he comes into the dressing room, everyone is looking at him, he’s won so many Champions Leagues, he comes as a big man and plays like a big man.
“He’s had a few red cards but it shows he’s a good leader on the field. I can only imagine the lift he gives players in the locker room. Big player.’
