Erik ten Hag admits he’s underneath force to verify Manchester United qualify for the Champions League however believes Newcastle’s Eddie Howe and Chelsea’s Graham Potter even have to succeed in a top-four end.
On Tuesday, United will host Nottingham Forest. They are lately in 5th, 3 issues in the back of Spurs and another off Newcastle, having performed a recreation not up to each. Ten Hag used to be requested if he recognizes United have to complete a minimum of fourth this yr.
“I accept how it is, I accept that pressure,” mentioned the Dutchman. “But also for the manager of Chelsea, of Newcastle United – clubs who have invested a lot in their squad – it’s a big pressure for all of us to get into the top four. We want to be in the top four and fighting for trophies. That’s our aim.
“We are aware the competition is tough but that also counts for all of the seven or eight clubs fighting for the top four. For anyone watching the Premier League it’s great for them, it’s very exciting for them. I am looking at the process of how we are performing. Of course we have to get the results as well but the process is right, we are making progress and we have a good opportunity and a good chance to make that top four.”
Ten Hag brushed aside any notion that the break for the World Cup offers an excuse for any disappointing results from his team. “We all knew the restart [with the Carabao Cup] was five or six days after the World Cup final. Everyone has to be ready and accept it. The manager and coaching staff of course, but also the players – they have to accept it,” said Ten Hag. “They want trophies. We speak about the tough competition [ahead] and we have to be ready for it and deal with it. Do it smart and hopefully get the right performance and results.”
Lisandro Martínez, for Argentina, and Raphaël Varane, for France, had been concerned within the World Cup ultimate and Ten Hag isn’t positive if both might be to be had for the Forest recreation. “I could not solution. He’s [Martínez] Still celebrating in Argentina. I will needless to say it is very emotional. Winning the World Cup in your nation is the best possible you’ll be. But additionally Martínez has to just accept that at the twenty seventh the Premier League comes again,” the 52-year-old said. “Varané, after all, is upset however may also be happy with being within the ultimate.”