Eric ten Hag responds to Andreas Pereira’s comments before Man United v Fulham
Eric Ten Hug he says he has nothing but respect for the former Manchester United Star Andreas Pereira prepares to return to Old Trafford for the first time.
Pereira joined United at the age of 16 but never became a mainstay in the first team, ending his 11-year stint at the club last summer.
The midfielder joined Fulham for £10m and has become a key player. Marco Silvathe Cottagers are enjoying a stunning first season back in the Premier League.
The West London side is currently ninth in the table and has advanced to the quarter-finals. FA Cup They play United on Sunday.
before the match Pereira made clear his decision to leavealthough the incoming manager wanted to evaluate all the players at Old Trafford first, he had not even spoken to Ten Hag before choosing to join Fulham. clarified.
“In my head I was thinking ‘I need to go, I need to play with confidence’ and I did it,” Pereira said.
“I wanted to feel more loved, I wanted to play every game. What Fulham offered me, what Marco offered me, it was the perfect opportunity.
The 27-year-old had worked with Ten Hug during his time at PSV.
“Andreas Pereira is a really good player,” ten Hag said at his pre-match press conference on Friday.
‘I [have] I’ve known him for a long time, but I was in PSV’s youth team before he moved to Manchester United.
“I’m really happy with him and I’m happy that he’s progressing well. I think it was the right step for him because I think he has to play regularly.
“He didn’t do it for several years at Manchester United. [but] Then comes the point where you have to switch.
“We may take a step back to improve in the future, but I think he’s doing a good job. It’s obvious, as well as Fulham.” They’re playing in a good way.
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