Erik ten Hag warns players: 'Next season will be a battle for survival of the fittest'

Erik ten Hag - head coach of Manchester United, has made strong statements about the team's transfer plan and prospects for the upcoming season.

In a recent interview, Ten Hag not only called on the club's leadership to strengthen the players, but also warned his students. about a challenging season ahead.

"We've got two very good contracts," said Ten Hag, referring to the signing midfielder Leny Yoro from the French U21 team and striker Joshua Zirkzee from the Dutch team with a total value of 95.3 million pounds. However, he emphasized:

"When everyone is healthy, we haveA team that can defeat any opponent. But we need to increase squad depth. We have had injuries, which makes the team vulnerable.

Ten Hag did not hesitate to admit that Manchester United's current squad needs significant reinforcement. He pointed out that last season, the team suffered A series of serious injuries, especially in the defense, have severely affected the team's results.

To avoid a repeat of the situation In this situation, Ten Hag called on the club's leadership to continuecontinue to invest in the squad:

"We are looking for reinforcement in every position, but there needs to be a clear plan in the squad to make sure we always have replacements in those positions," Ten Hag said before United's friendly match with Arsenal.

A notable point in Ten Hag's statement is the warning about the fierce nature of the season. upcoming tournament. He described it as "a battle for survival of the fittest", implying that only teams with strong and deep squads can overcome the odds.challenged:

"It will happen – like I said, only the fittest will survive," Ten Hag declared.

"An important element in the team structure is the emphasis on fitness, health and performance – everything must be done properly. Players also have to work properly because when the standards are so high, you can only meet them if you maintain the highest standards. This doesn't just apply on match day, but every day."

"Rashford can only improve himself," Ten Hag said. "He has the ability, he has scored a lot of goals and at a relatively young age he has the ability to do it. I am 100% confident and confident that he can do it like two last year".

It is clear that Ten Hag is setting high expectations for both the management and players of Manchester United in an effort to bring the team back. return to the pinnacle of English and European football. 

Erik ten Hag's message is very straightforward: Manchester United needs to strengthen the squad, improve medical and physical work, and prepare spirit for a challenging season ahead.