Ten Hag Analyzes Sancho and Van de Beek’s Struggles at Manchester United: Necessity for Players to Handle Intense Pressure at Old Trafford
Erik Ten Hag attributes Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek’s challenges at Manchester United to the necessity for players who can handle the intense scrutiny and pressure inherent in Old Trafford’s environment. Sancho is poised to join Van de Beek in departing the club, unable to fully showcase his abilities during his time there.
Ten Hag, who previously coached Van de Beek at Ajax during their successful Champions League semi-final run, handed the midfielder only two Premier League starts at United, providing him with a mere 21 minutes of game time this season before loaning him to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Despite Sancho being one of United’s most expensive signings, an agreement is in place for him to return to Borussia Dortmund on loan.
Observing the struggles of some players at Old Trafford, Ten Hag emphasizes the importance of recruiting individuals with the fortitude to thrive in such an environment. He argues that playing for almost any other club seems less daunting compared to the challenges faced at United.
