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Ten Hag Urges Sensitive Coaching for Modern Players

2/27/2025

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Erik ten Hag, the ex-manager of Manchester United, reflected on the challenges modern players face with criticism, noting they lack the "thicker skin" of his era. After a tumultuous tenure marked by clashes with stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho, he advocates for a more sensitive approach to coaching today's athletes.

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Erik ten Hag, the ex-manager of Manchester United, reflected on the challenges modern players face with criticism, noting they lack the "thicker skin" of his era. After a tumultuous tenure marked by clashes with stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho, he advocates for a more sensitive approach to coaching today's athletes.