Prior to the impending showdown against Liverpool this weekend, Coach Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United squad convened for a special meal. The special meal organized by Ten Hag’s team ahead of the Liverpool clash saw recent Manchester United stars spotted heading to the upscale Ivy Asia restaurant in the city center of Manchester. Recognizable faces such as Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, and Marcus Rashford were easily identified among the attendees. Additionally, the presence of Coach Erik ten Hag in modest attire, along with assistant coach Mitchell van der Gaag and technical director Darren Fletcher, was noted.
According to sources close to the Manchester United coaching staff, the dinner was intended to foster greater cohesion among the team ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final clash with Liverpool this weekend. “This dinner holds significant meaning for the MU players as it promises to enhance team unity,” a source from the Manchester United coaching staff shared with the media. The dinner commenced at 7:30 PM and concluded at 10:00 PM. However, keen observers noted the absence of four stars from this solidarity dinner, namely Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Casemiro.
The clash with Liverpool represents Manchester United’s final opportunity to clinch silverware this season and will significantly impact Erik ten Hag’s future. Currently placed sixth in the Premier League standings, Manchester United trails fourth-placed Aston Villa by eight points, diminishing hopes of securing a Champions League spot for the upcoming season.