Tensions Boil Over: Ten Hag Involved in Heated Exchange with Journalist After Crushing Liverpool Defeat
In the aftermath of Manchester United‘s crushing 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford, tensions flared during a post-match press conference as manager Erik ten Hag clashed with a journalist over the team’s ongoing struggles.
The loss, which marked United’s second consecutive defeat following their 2-1 loss to Brighton, has left the Red Devils languishing in 14th place in the Premier League table, raising serious questions about the direction of the club under Ten Hag’s stewardship.
The match, dominated by Liverpool from start to finish, saw goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, leaving United’s fans in despair and calling for answers.
The post-match atmosphere was charged, with Ten Hag facing intense scrutiny not only from fans but also from the media. During the press conference, a journalist pointedly asked whether the team’s repeated mistakes were due to the players or the coaching.
“What do you mean? Maybe you can explain to me with the mistakes that we make regular,” Ten Hag responded, visibly agitated by the line of questioning.
The journalist didn’t hold back, elaborating on the recurring issues: “Constantly turning the ball over in your own half, playing the ball out from the back, getting mugged, chances coming on the back of it, counter-attacks when you’re outnumbered, giving up endless chances in your own stadium against your biggest rivals. With the greatest of respect, Erik, we’ve seen that for so long now.”
Ten Hag, unflinching, questioned the journalist’s certainty: “You are sure?”
The journalist confirmed: “Absolutely sure.”
In a firm tone, Ten Hag retorted: “I don’t think otherwise you wouldn’t win trophies as we did against big opponents. So I’m sorry for you, I have another vision.”
Despite the loss and the growing discontent, Ten Hag maintained a determined stance in a separate interview, emphasizing the need for resilience and improvement: “I’m very disappointed, especially when you lose 3-0 to Liverpool. The game is over and we have to live with the result. We have to continue, bounce back and we need to improve the team. Individuals have to improve and, also fitness-wise, we have to improve. We will be fine. We are going for trophies and we have a lot to play for.”
Looking ahead, Manchester United will seek to regain their form when they face newly promoted Southampton after the international break—a match that could prove pivotal for Ten Hag’s tenure.
Tensions Boil Over: Ten Hag Involved in Heated Exchange with Journalist After Crushing Liverpool Defeat