Erik ten Hag gives thoughts on Glazers ahead of planned Manchester United fan protests

Matt Verri19 August 2022

Erik ten Hag called for Manchester United fans to get behind the club as he insisted the Glazer family are committed to being successful.

United supporters are expected to protest in significant numbers on Monday night ahead of the Premier League clash against big rivals Liverpool, making their anger towards the club’s owners clear.

Two straight defeats to start the season, following a frustrating summer in the transfer market, has further strengthened long-standing frustrations. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is interested in buying a stake in the club, news that has excited many United fans.

While Ten Hag admitted he has not been at the club long enough to fully understand the situation, he urged supporters to help the players get through a terrible run.

“I can only say the owners want to win and the fans, we want them behind the club,” Ten Hag said.

“And I can understand sometimes but I am not that long in the club to see all the backgrounds. We have to fight together and be unified.”

A match against Liverpool would not be high on United or Ten Hag’s wishlist after defeats against Brighton and Brentford, but that is what they face next as Jurgen Klopp’s side make the trip to Old Trafford.

The United boss insisted that despite his side’s dreadful recent performances, they will be ready to face Liverpool, who themselves are yet to win in the Premier League this season.

“I know the rivals, we are the rivals. We have to win every game, especially this game,” Ten Hag said.

“It’s not different to motivate this team because my experience with them is they work really good on the training pitch.”

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