“Tomorrow is a new day” — Ten Hag to Manchester United players

After Manchester United came out with tails between their legs following the 3-0 humiliation by visitors Tottenham Hotspur, manager Erik ten Hag is at the fore front of the narratives.

The Dutchman is reported to have given a defiant message to his squad after the defeat, telling them, “Tomorrow is a new day.”

But can positivity alone rescue United from their shaky start to the season? With just two wins from six in the Premier League and facing fierce criticism from pundits like Paul Scholes, Ten Hag finds himself in the eye of a storm.

The Dutchman’s insistence that everyone at the club is on “one page, one boat” begs the question—are these words of resilience or desperation from a manager under fire? Scholes slammed United’s display as “uncoached” and suggested there’s no clear tactical identity under Ten Hag.

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In contrast, Tottenham’s sharp execution under Ange Postecoglou in just a few months shows how quickly a side can develop a philosophy.

As United fans grow restless, Ten Hag’s bold declaration of bouncing back will be tested. Is it too late for a reset, or will the team take his words to heart and find the spark they desperately need?

This week’s fixtures against Porto and Aston Villa could define his tenure.