Benni McCarthy worked for two years at Manchester United. (Image: Getty)
Former coach Benni McCarthy has accused of lacking the “passion” needed to bring success to the club. McCarthy spent two years working under the Dutchman at Old Trafford , and has now weighed in on the club’s poor start to the season.
Speaking to Portuguese outlet ZEROZERO, he said: “In modern football, I believe that players want to see a bit more passion in their coach. They need to feel that the coach is with them and willing to fight alongside them.
“Tactically, I feel that Erik is at the top. He lacks a bit of that fire, that passion. That’s where we differ, him and I.”
His comments come ahead of what appears a crucial week in Ten Hag’s reign. to , United go to Porto in the Europa League on Thursday.
In his own career, McCarthy played 124 games for the Primeira Liga side, scoring 58 times. And ahead of the clash, which takes on extra significance following , the ex-striker also appeared to dig out the players he worked alongside.
Erik ten Hag has been accused of lacking “passion.” (Image: Getty)
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Despite the speculation over his position, Ten Hag has remained defiant, saying after the Spurs debacle: “I am not thinking about this (being sacked). We all made the decision to stay together as ownership and a leadership group in the summer.
“I think we will get better there. We need some time. We are all on one page or in one boat together, the ownership, the leadership group, the staff and the players’ group as well. I don’t have that concern.”