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Former Manchester United assistant Benni McCarthy believes Erik ten Hag ‘lacks a little bit of that fireside, that keenness’ in a surprising declare.
McCarthy was part of Ten Hag’s teaching employees for 2 seasons however departed the Crimson Devils previous to the 2024-25 season as he pursued a return to a managerial profession.
In that point, United gained two trophies however set historic lows with their efficiency within the league.
McCarthy was requested by Portuguese publication ZEROZERO as to why United have struggled to be extra aggressive in video games. The 46-year-old’s response was telling.
‘In fashionable soccer, I consider that gamers need to see a bit extra ardour of their coach,’ McCarthy stated.
TErik en Hag has been accused of missing ‘hearth’ and ‘ardour’ by former assistant Benni McCarthy
The South African spent two seasons working below Ten Hag however left the membership this summer time
Ten Hag has come below growing stress after a dour 3-0 defeat to Tottenham final Sunday
‘They should really feel that the coach is with them and keen to struggle alongside them.
‘Tactically, I really feel that Erik is on the high. He lacks a little bit of that fireside, that keenness.
‘That’s the place we differ, him and I.’
McCarthy was additionally important of the gamers’ utility throughout coaching all through his time at United.
The South African did single out two gamers for reward and felt if the remainder of the squad skilled as arduous as they did, outcomes might have been higher.
‘If among the Manchester United gamers had what Bruno (Fernandes) and Diogo (Dalot) have, it will have been simpler to attain good outcomes,’ McCarthy stated.
‘They each skilled with unimaginable focus, giving every part that they had. Among the others didn’t do the identical.
‘This ended up limiting United’s progress, as a result of some gamers weren’t coaching to the perfect of their potential. Even in video games, the info confirmed us that some gamers had been at their peak efficiency and others just a little under.’
McCarthy additionally took intention that the gamers’ lack of effort throughout coaching periods at Carrington
The previous assistant singled out Bruno Fernandes for reward resulting from how a lot effort he places into coaching
McCarthy additionally had type phrases for Diogo Dalot and his arduous work in coaching periods
Ten Hag’s future as United boss has come below scrutiny following a dismal 3-0 loss at dwelling to Tottenham on Sunday, with membership legend Gary Neville branding the defeat ‘disgusting’ and ‘an absolute shame’.
Ought to United choose to sack Ten Hag, it may reportedly price them £17.5million, as per Objective, because the membership handed the Dutchman a contract extension in the summertime after he survived an inner evaluation.
Former Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi has been mooted as a possible alternative whereas ex-England boss Gareth Southgate continues to be linked with the publish.
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