Erik ten Hag has urged Manchester United to make the thrilling FA Cup win over Liverpool “the second” they flip their season round.
Substitute Amad Diallo scored the winner within the 121st minute to seal an unimaginable 4-3 victory after further time to earn United a semifinal in opposition to EFL Championship aspect Coventry at Wembley subsequent month.
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Ten Hag’s group have endured a disappointing season, however might nonetheless finish the marketing campaign with a trophy and a spot within the Champions League.
“This may very well be the second,” Ten Hag stated after the win. “The group has the idea and vitality to do superb issues. Whenever you beat Liverpool you possibly can beat any opponent.”
Ten Hag faces questions on his future following the arrival of recent co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, however the Dutchman says his gamers confirmed why he’s the appropriate man for the job with their efficiency in opposition to Jurgen Klopp’s aspect.
“The primary 35 minutes, we confirmed once more that the way forward for this group could be very shiny,” he stated. “There’s enormous potential. Now we have to get it out and get consistency. The primary 35 minutes was very pleasing. They’re nice characters and the dedication we see once more.
“This season we’ve got so many setbacks and each time we’ve got to adapt.”
Ten Hag additionally hailed match winner Amad, who was despatched off throughout his objective celebrations after choosing up a second reserving for eradicating his shirt. The 21-year-old, who was linked with a mortgage transfer in January, has performed solely 88 minutes of soccer this season, however made a vital impression as a late substitute in opposition to Liverpool.
“I’m so completely happy for him,” Ten Hag stated. “He is likely one of the gamers who had enormous setbacks. He returned however there’s numerous competitors in his place and he would not at all times get the time he deserves to play.
“It reveals his contribution in scoring a objective, however we all know he can do it. I’m very happy he can do it.”
