Erik ten Hag says his team are developing the same never-say-die attitude that marked out some of the best Manchester United sides of the past. Last weekend’s victory in the Manchester derby may have been laced with controversy with United’s equaliser sparking fierce debate.
But the United boss insisted that the come-from-behind victory epitomised the famous ‘Fergie-time’ spirit that is building in the dressing room. Asked whether the win displayed similar characteristics to some of the most successful sides in the club’s history, Ten Hag was unequivocal.
“I am convinced of that,” he said. “Teams need experience to build that mentality, to build that belief, that a game is only over when the ref whistles for the last time.
“To stay in the game you have to construct that and you need experiences like this to improve even more and push it even more to a higher level of mentality.”
United gained a reputation under Ferguson for turning results around in the final stages of games, most famously in the Champions League final in the treble-winning season in 1999.
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The Dutchman added that he has faith in their ability to impose his tactical plan on the pitch. He said: “How I see they transfer the plan to the game I think was brilliant.
“To see how they are in possession. We talked about the role of Bruno Fernandes against City but out of possession – how we defended against the front players of Manchester City – it was really good.
“Yes, I trust them. They were behind the plan fully, 100 per cent, and controlled the game for long periods in the first half.”
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