by Erik ten Hag admits he was NEVER at Wembley before Sunday’s Carabao Cup final, urging his Man United players to ‘create their own legacy’ against Newcastle
- Sunday’s League Cup final will be Erik ten Hag’s first visit to Wembley
- The Manchester United manager will face Newcastle in a trophy clash
- Ten Hag told his players to “create their own legacy” in Sunday’s final
Erik ten Hag makes his first visit to Wembley on Sunday, urging his Manchester United players to add their names to the club’s illustrious history.
This Hag, who has never been to the world-renowned stadium before, even as a spectator, is set to win his first trophy in England by beating Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final.
It would also end United’s six-year wait for cutlery – its worst since the early 1980s.
“I’ve never had the opportunity to be at Wembley and experience a game there,” confessed this Hag.
“I’ve only seen it on TV.” I can not wait for it. Great joy.
Erik ten Hag wants his Manchester United superstars to ‘create their own legacy’ against Newcastle in Sunday’s League Cup final
United have a chance to win their first trophy under Ten Hag at Wembley
Ten Hag has admitted Sunday’s Carabao Cup final will be his first trip to Wembley
“As a Manchester United player, you have to create your own legacy. That’s why you need to win trophies.
“Sometimes it’s difficult for players because every time there are references to the past and the great history that former players have created. And I can imagine that these players, because they love the club, are the most critical because they want you to do well.
“I understand that sometimes it affects players, that’s very clear, but part of our job is to live with criticism and see it as a gift and to be better.
‘We’re going in the right direction. On Sunday we have a chance to win a trophy and then we are in three other competitions where we have good chances.
Manchester United players waited for a train to London on Saturday afternoon
Newcastle will be hoping to spoil the party in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final clash
“But first it’s about focusing on Sunday. We have to give everything to win a trophy for Manchester.
This Hag has revived United since arriving from Ajax last summer. They are third in the Premier League from the chaos and continue to play in the FA Cup and Europa League, beating Barcelona on Thursday.
They go to Wembley as the favorites and are undefeated for nine matches, although they are hoping that top scorer Marcus Rashford will recover from the ankle sprain he suffered against Barca.
“I think it’s obvious that our confidence and faith have grown,” said this Hag. “This process also means we have to move forward and find a way to win no matter who the opponent is.”
