Erik ten Hag has explained how he has subtly gone about developing the relationship between Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes in training.
26.02.2023 - 23:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Avram Glazer wanted to "show his intentions" with his presence at the League Cup final victory over Newcastle.
United co-chairman Glazer attended only his sixth United match in the last four years to see their 2-0 victory over Newcastle at Wembley.
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The United supporters booed Glazer when he appeared on the big screen and he was filmed congratulating Ten Hag in the stands and outside the dressing room.
"He was really happy, really happy for the club, as an owner. So I was really wanted (him) to be part of it. He was in the dressing room, very good he was there to show his intentions."
When asked if that indicated Glazer's stance on investment in the club, Ten Hag replied: "I don't know, I'm not involved in that process.
"Thank you for the question. But I think the way that he is here shows you feel that he is committed about the process, about what he wants is not for me. I have to perform this team, this dressing room and others at the club are involved in the decisions about ownership, etc.
Casemiro nodded in United's opening goal in the 33rd minute and a Sven Botman own goal six minutes later deflated Newcastle as United ended a trophy drought that had strayed close to six years.
The triumph capped a fine February for Ten Hag, who presided over eight unbeaten games as United progressed in the Europa League over Barcelona and ended the month third in the Premier League table.
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