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Man United vs. Man City: “I have huge respects for Ten Hag” — Guardiola
Erik ten Hag is a man facing pressure from all angles; from fans, from the media and of course the rumor mongers as Manchester United are set for an epic FA Cup final clash versus Man City at Wembley.
Ahead of the highly anticipated FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed admiration for Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag. Despite the contrasting forms of the two teams this season, Guardiola commended Ten Hag’s efforts with his squad.
Manchester City approaches the final riding high on their fourth consecutive Premier League title, demonstrating remarkable consistency under Guardiola’s leadership. In stark contrast, Manchester United has faced a turbulent 2023-24 season, finishing eighth in the league.
During a press conference on Friday, Guardiola acknowledged the challenges Ten Hag has faced, particularly with injuries affecting his team. “I have huge respect for the job he has done,” Guardiola stated.
“He has had a lot of injuries. They had a lot of problems. The squad is really good but if they are injured you cannot use them.”
Guardiola’s praise highlights the respect he holds for Ten Hag, recognizing the difficulties United has endured this season and the resilience shown by their manager. As the two teams prepare to clash at Wembley, Guardiola’s commendation sets the stage for what promises to be a captivating encounter.
