Erik ten Hag has faced a lot of scrutiny as Manchester United manager, but Jonny Evans believes the Dutchman has a trait that the club needs in a coach.
The experienced defender has praised Ten Hag’s quality of bringing a winning mentality back to United, after winning two trophies in as many years as manager, but it is time we see that in the Premier League.
Evans also wants United to go on a Europa League run, which presents an alternative way to qualify for the Champions League.
The Northern Ireland international told United’s website: “The manager has been able to do that [win trophies] since he came here, he’s got a great record in the cup competitions and he speaks highly about the fact that he is a winner. We need that.
“Obviously, we’ve had a couple of lads going away with their countries in South America – Licha [Lisandro Martinez] and [Alejandro] Garnacho – so we’ve got winners in the squad and want to add to that. Winning trophies can only benefit you in terms of giving you confidence to go on and win more.”
Evans added: “You’re always trying to look forward. We’ve already had meetings and you see what trophies are up for grabs this year. We’ve got the Europa League to contend with as well, obviously, and we’re in all of them to win it. There’s another chance in the Europa League, we’re back in the cup competitions and in the league so there’s a lot and we’ll give it a good shot in all of them.”
United will start the Premier League season next Friday when Fulham visits Old Trafford.
Saturday’s focus is on the Community Shield as United take on Man City in the 2024/25 football season curtain-raiser. Evans is one of few defenders available for the Wembley showdown.
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