Erik ten Hag and Sir Alex Ferguson were photographed at a dinner in Manchester. It's obvious that they had interesting conversations, and no one doubts that the experienced Scotsman had a lot of advice to give the Dutchman..
Erik ten Hag confirmed that Sir Alex Ferguson still wants to help the team, and considering United's current games, we have no doubt that Erik ten The Hag 'absorbs' a lot from Ferguson. 'It is massive. I always enjoy it, speaking with people with a lot of knowledge and experience.
He was to share it, he wants to help and support and you feel this is his club.
He is so committed. He wants us to do well. It was a great night and I’m looking forward to the next one with him.’- Erik ten Hag said, as quoted by metro.co.uk
Erik ten Hag on progress and Barcelona: We grow a lot
Erik ten Hag spoke about his team's confidence and the match against Barcelona.
United have been playing great lately, and many are impressed with the work of the Dutchman. The most important thing for him is that the team believes in itself, and tomorrow's match will be the best indicator of that. ‘I think on the last month we grow a lot.
I think we are playing with more confidence and tomorrow the atmosphere will be electric. We have to manage our emotions, be calm and believe. The next aim is to beat teams like Barcelona. It is a real challenge and a good opportunity.'
The Dutchman also spoke about the main reasons for progress. ‘I think first of all it is the confidence. Secondly, it is discipline. Tactically we know exactly how we want to play, to manage the game. With a little bit more experience and the mentality of competition we have already improved a lot, and that is maybe the difference.’ Manchester United will have a great chance to show their quality in the return match against Barcelona.