Erik ten Hag has been doing well, but he needs his team to show that they are affected by criticism as much as he is. Perhaps they will feel a sense of obligation to him and perform well in their upcoming match against Sheffield United.

Ten Hag defended his team’s performance in a manner akin to Jose Mourinho, arguing that the victory, although not perfect, was still a win. He also defended Antony for his celebrations in response to possible provocations from Coventry’s players.

However, Ten Hag’s assertiveness will only matter if his team shows passion and determination in their future games. Their recent lackluster performance against Bournemouth illustrates this need for improvement.

If the team fails to step up, Ten Hag’s fiery attitude will not be enough to save his position at Manchester United.