Erik ten Hag says his players have reacted positively to his appointment at and have shown the focus that he ‘demands’.
The Dutchman signed a three-year deal with the Red Devils last month and his appointment was made public, despite Ajax having two pieces of silverware to fight for at the time.
The Dutch giants lost a cup final against PSV the weekend following ten Hag’s appointment but they’ve maintained their league advantage.
Ajax beat PEC Zwolle 3-0 on Saturday to put seven points between them and PSV in second place, though they’ve played one more game than their arch rivals.
Nevertheless, it was the type of professional performance that will aid Ajax’s title chase and Ten Hag says the players have shown perfect focus since he was named United boss.
‘My players are always focused and that is what we demand,’ said Ten Hag at his post-match press conference.
‘That is in our process. What you see, it’s always spirit in this team, the fighting spirit.
‘We need that attitude to win games and, finally, win championships. That we will do, but we have to live from game to game, we will do that.’
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