Following Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, Erik ten Hag’s press conference took an unexpected turn when a seemingly innocuous question prompted his early departure.
The draw extended Manchester United’s disappointing run to just one win in their last seven Premier League games, leaving them dangerously close to falling to seventh place in the league standings, with Newcastle United hot on their heels.
The possibility of recording their worst Premier League finish ever looms over Manchester United, a notion that was brought up during Ten Hag’s post-match press conference. However, the mere mention of this topic led to the manager abruptly leaving the conference.
When questioned about the potential of finishing below seventh place, Ten Hag curtly responded, “I don’t comment on that question,” before exiting, emphasizing that it was not a priority at the moment.
In a separate interview, Ten Hag expressed his disappointment with United’s performance, acknowledging that the team did not perform up to their potential, particularly in terms of defensive organization and ball retention. Despite fighting back from losing positions, he stressed the importance of maintaining control throughout the game to secure victories.
Reflecting on the match, Ten Hag highlighted areas for improvement, emphasizing the need for better organization and decision-making, especially in crucial moments of the game.