Erik ten Hag caught out by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as fans admit ‘ego’ remarks are spot on
manchestereveningnews.co.ukOle Gunnar Solskjaer's verdict on "ego" being an issue for managers could be coming true for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.
United have just one win from three Premier League games, following another failure in the Community Shield at the hands of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, leading to further worries over the set-up of the squad.
Following a resounding 3-0 defeat to Liverpool with goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, Ten Hag was questioned on the coaching of his team – but the Dutchman wasn't shy to bring up his trophy haul at United. READ MORE: 'I feel sorry for you' - Erik ten Hag hits back at criticism of Manchester United mistakes READ MORE: Erik ten Hag's Manchester United fate could already rest on two factors He said: "Are you sure?
I don't think so... or you wouldn't win trophies like we did and to beat big opponents. I'm sorry for you. After Manchester City, we won the most trophies." This impression of success at United – added to by last season's unexpected FA Cup win over City – is reminiscent of what Solskjaer has previously warned about when it comes to the "ego" of certain managers.
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