‘Everyone knows EXACTLY what to do on the pitch’: Victor Lindelof is full of praise for Erik ten Hag for creating a clear system at Man United.
Victor Lindelof praised Erik ten Hag for implementing a clear system in his debut season with Manchester United after his side secured their place in next season’s Champions League on Thursday.
The Red Devils beat Chelsea 4-1 at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Casemiro, Anthony Martial, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, and moved into third place in the Premier League ahead of their final game of the season against Fulham on Sunday.
The dominant win cemented United’s place in the Champions League next season and concluded a positive first season for Ten Hag.
Lindelof, who has been a regular at United since Lisandro Martinez’s injury in April, admitted securing a top four finish was “always the goal” for his side this season and insisted that playing with a clear identity was the secret. to achieve the achievement.
“That was always the goal for us, so I’m very happy that we achieved that today,” said Lindelof MUTV.
Victor Lindelof praised Erik ten Hag after Manchester United finished in the top four
“I mean, we knew we could secure the spot and we went out and won the game. I think everyone is very happy.
‘I think of everyone’s mentality and commitment [has been the difference].
“Everyone knows exactly what to do on the pitch, we have a system and everyone knows their role off it, so we’ve played great football this season.
“We deserve this place in the Champions League. I think I’m performing well and when I’m on the pitch I just want to help my teammates to perform and win the game. I think I’ve done that, so I’m happy.’
While restoring Manchester United’s status as a Champions League side, Ten Hag also won the club’s first major trophy since 2017 in his first season at Old Trafford, winning the Carabao Cup in March.
Casemiro scored the opener as Manchester United triumphed 4-1 over Chelsea on Thursday
United are set to face Manchester City in the FA Cup final in June and will hope to seal Ten Hag’s second trophy at Old Trafford and prevent their local rivals from achieving a historic treble.
City, who clinched the Premier League title last weekend, will take on United in the FA Cup showpiece a week before playing Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
Asked about United’s crucial game against City, Lindelof added: “We were just thinking about Chelsea today, but we have another important game on Sunday.
“We want to perform, keep a good home record and then we can focus on the future.”