Manchester United stars ‘sweat’ as Erik ten Hag keeps grilling players on club knowledge

On Jan 28, 2023

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is quizzing his stars on their club knowledge.

The Dutchman, 52, wants them to swot up on the glorious history of the Old Trafford side. Old hands along with summer signings Casemiro and Antony are being urged to visit the club museum to learn about legends such as Duncan Edwards, Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best.

And Ten Hag will then test them on their knowledge when they are not prepared.

A United insider told us: “The manager has immersed himself in learning about the history of the club. He has visited the museum a few times. The lads are sweating on being tested on their knowledge when they least expect it.

“It is important they do feel that connection to the past and how fortunate they are to wear the United shirt. The players are sweating over a quiz night at the team hotel.”

Ten Hag has overseen an impressive up-turn in form over the course of this season, with United currently fourth in the Premier League after 20 matches of the season.

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Manchester United’s stars have been urged to visit the club’s museum

The Red Devils are also the only remaining English club in four competitions this season as they continue to compete in the League Cup, Europa League and FA Cup.

United look to continue their search for a first trophy on Saturday night as they welcome Championship side Reading to Old Trafford in the FA Cup fourth round.

The tie falls in between the two legs of their League Cup semi-final clash against Nottingham Forest, with Ten Hag’s side establishing a 3-0 lead at the City Ground in midweek.

Erik ten Hag has overseen an impressive turnaround at Manchester United
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In Europe, United’s reward for finishing second in their Europa League group is a mouth-watering contest with Barcelona, who have dropped into the competition after an exit from the Champions League.

It remains unknown whether Ten Hag will add to his squad ahead of that tie, with the United boss reportedly still in the market for a striker before the transfer window closes on Tuesday night.