Erik ten Hag is looking for a strong reaction from Man Utd in the FA Cup following their loss to Fulham in the Premier League.

Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, watched from the sidelines as his team suffered a disappointing defeat against Fulham FC at Old Trafford on February 24, 2024. Despite Harry Maguire’s late equalizer in the 89th minute, Alex Iwobi’s last-minute winner dashed United’s hopes of salvaging a point.

The match saw goalkeeper Andre Onana face a staggering 17 shots on goal, highlighting United’s defensive struggles. As a result, they now find themselves eight points adrift of the UEFA Champions League spots.

In light of the underwhelming display, Ten Hag openly questioned the commitment of his players. “I wasn’t pleased with the defensive performance, especially down the left side, and that has everything to do with willingness, spirit, and passion,” Ten Hag expressed his disappointment. “That was good in previous weeks, therefore we won football games. Footballers are not robots; sometimes they have bad days. It was unacceptable, and we have to do better tomorrow.”

Looking ahead, United’s next challenge awaits them at the City Ground, where they will face Nottingham Forest in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Wednesday. This competition represents their last realistic chance for silverware in what has otherwise been a disappointing campaign.

However, Ten Hag remains steadfast in his approach, aiming to restore The Red Devils to their former glory. “We were unbeaten in January and February, and we lost one game. It was a poor performance and defeat, we are aware,” Ten Hag acknowledged. “We want to stay in every competition. We have to win tomorrow. It doesn’t change our approach – that is for every game. I know the future, but I look at today. We work on the team’s development and try to win every game. We look forward to the longer term.”