It seems like there is a lot of alignment between you and the new leadership team in terms of the vision for the club and the type of players you want to bring in. How important is it for you to have that alignment in order to be successful?
It is crucial. We need to be on the same page, have the same vision, and work towards the same goals. Without that alignment, it would be very difficult to achieve success.
Finally, Erik, we saw an exceptional performance from Manchester United in the FA Cup final against Manchester City. How do you turn that exceptional performance into the norm for the team?
It’s about consistency and hard work. We need to replicate that level of performance in every game, not just in big matches. It’s about maintaining focus, discipline, and determination throughout the season. That’s what we are striving for.
Thank you, Erik, for your time and insights. It’s clear that there is a lot of positivity and energy around Manchester United under your leadership. We look forward to seeing how the team progresses in the upcoming season.
So we need to make sure that our players have the basics down to a tee, so that when they’re on the pitch, they can execute without having to think too much. It’s all about repetition and muscle memory, so that when they’re under pressure in a game, they can rely on their training to guide them.
Overall, injuries are a part of the game and setbacks will happen, but it’s important to have a clear plan in place to deal with them. With the new coaching staff and the focus on building a strong foundation, Manchester United is looking to move forward and bring success to the club.
And that’s what we are working towards. We want that level of performance to be the standard, not the exception. It’s about instilling that belief and mentality in the players, and creating a culture where that level of performance is expected every time they step onto the pitch. It’s a process, but we are building towards it every day in training and in games. We want to create a winning mentality and a winning culture at Manchester United.