Two months. This is the short time that the reunion between Matthijs De Ligt and Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United lasted. Arriving this summer at the Red Devils, the Dutch central defender saw the coach under whom he had played at Ajax Amsterdam be fired on October 28.
The Dutch technician paid the price for a disappointing start to the season, with the Mancuniens ranked 13th after 11 days, posting a mixed record of 4 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats. The former Bayern Munich player expressed his regrets over the departure of Ten Hag, who stayed for just over two seasons at Old Trafford.
“It’s a shame it ended like this.”
“Ten Hag didn’t have much luck. We played well in many matches, but we didn’t take advantage of the chances we had. It’s a shame it ended like this. He brought me here, the goal was to succeed with Erik,” De Ligt informed the daily
From Telegraaf.
Despite the disappointment, the rock of Oranje remains determined to succeed at MU, where Ruben Amorim is expected to take over from the Batavian coach. “Manchester United nevertheless remains one of the biggest clubs in the world. I just have to do my own thing and play well. I feel very fit now and things are going well. I didn’t just arrive at Manchester United for Ten Hag. »
