Erik ten Hag has gone public with his orders for Manchester United to follow his tactical plan when his side take on Liverpool on Monday night at Old Trafford.
United were heavily beaten 4-0 at Brentford last time out with new boss Ten Hag furious they ignored his instructions. And, ahead of the visit of bitter rivals Liverpool, he has demanded his players run until they drop.
Speaking in the match-day programme The United Review, the Red Devils manager said: "Naturally, we are disappointed with how our first two games have gone. I have made my thoughts clear on those performances to the players in private, and it is clear that we have to do much better against Liverpool.
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“That means following plans and making better decisions at key moments in the game. Most importantly, it means at least matching the opposition's effort and desire to win. We know that there is a lot of work to do to reach the standards we all expect of Manchester United.
“But the first step in that process is for players to work together and put in the maximum effort in every game. I demand a lot of the players, but also of myself. I am always learning, and I will continue to give all my time and energy to get this club on the right path.
"I knew when I came to Manchester United that there was a big job to do and that I would need to be patient, as will everybody around the club. But I also know that these players are able to do it, and with patience from our supporters they will get there sooner rather than later.”
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