Erik ten Hag celebrates 3-0 West Ham win with Robin van Persie

Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag was noticed in some exalted firm earlier this week as he went out for dinner with a legend from the membership’s current historical past in Robin van Persie.

Ten Hag has come beneath some scrutiny this season regardless of ending the Red Devils‘ trophy drought final time period with Carabao Cup success, with issues not fairly going to plan in 2023-24. 

Although United haven’t misplaced a recreation in 2024, there have been quite a lot of off-field points involving Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford, to call a couple of, in opposition to the backdrop of poor type all through the marketing campaign. 

However, a win over West Ham on Sunday put Ten Hag although in a celebratory temper on after thumping the Hammers on his house turf, and was seen out for dinner on Monday evening together with his compatriot. 

The United boss, his agent Kees Vos and Van Persie handled themselves to a four-hour dinner at Italian restaurant Cibo in Hale Village. 

Erik ten Hag (centre) was noticed leaving an Italian restaurant with Man United legend Robin van Persie (proper)

The duo have been accompanied by Ten Hag’s agent Kees Vos (left) and have been at restaurant Cibo for 4 hours

It will probably have been a way more constructive dinner for the United boss whose aspect are unbeaten in 2024

Items on the menu on the Italian restaurant embody lobster ravioli (£20), Dover Sole (£45), Halibut steak (£30) and grilled veal cutlet (£36).

Van Persie attracted loads of consideration when he made an look within the administrators’ field at Old Trafford on Sunday.

He was a part of the aspect that sealed their final Premier League title again in 2013, Sir Alex Ferguson’s last season at Old Trafford. 

The Dutchman performed a vital position in firing United to the title, and chants from the followers on Sunday confirmed that they will not overlook Van Persie’s contribution in a rush.

The trio have been noticed leaving the restaurant in good spirits earlier than going their separate methods, with affairs on the sphere going much better for Ten Hag of late. 

Following a primary half of the season that left lots to be desired – to say the least – the Red Devils have seemingly begun to show issues round of late. 

Rasmus Hojlund has scored in every of his final 4 Premier League video games, Kobbie Mainoo has emerged as probably the most promising midfielders in recent times on the membership, and Alejandro Garnacho has taken his season tally to seven. 

Ten Hag’s aspect have additionally ensured they may proceed within the FA Cup after avoiding a shock upset in opposition to Newport County. 

Van Persie had attracted loads of consideration within the administrators’ field on Sunday when in attendance at Old Trafford

Defender Lisandro Martinez will miss at the very least as much as eight weeks with a knee ligament damage

While Lisandro Martinez’s damage so quickly after his return will certainly be a priority, Andre Onana’s Cameroon fell early on the Africa Cup of Nations, that means that Ten Hag has already received his No 1 again. 

Martinez had solely just lately returned from a long-term metatarsal drawback when it was confirmed he had sustained a knee damage, Ten Hag saying: ‘It does not look good, so there is a large concern. We have to attend for the prognosis, then we will inform you extra. 

‘He may be very unhappy, very upset. We are with him. It’s a private catastrophe. He is simply returning. He is essential for us. He brings spirit to the workforce, other than his soccer capacity. Hopefully it’s not too unhealthy, we will solely pray.

‘He labored so arduous to return and now, after 4 video games, it appears to be like like he has to take a seat some video games out once more.’