Ten Hag targets summer clear-out after FA CUP final defeat

Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag believes the club has important summer on the horizon, following a 2-1 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City

The Dutchman believes the bridge between this season and next term will be a period of paramount importance if United are to push on and compete for the top honours.

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In April, ten Hag said he was looking to release a total of 13 players this summer in order to rebuild a competitive squad for next season.

Ten Hag looking to beef his squad this summer

The former Ajax boss was appointed a year ago and has transformed United in his first season in charge.

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“I think it’s not Manchester City now [who are the ones to beat], there are seven, eight competitors in the Premier League,” ten Hag said.

“We have to analyse the season and what we have to do better, and then from July go again.

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Despite missing out on a cup double to see out the season, ten Hag expressed his pride with the direction we are heading in. 

“I don’t think today is a time for criticism,” he told BBC Five Live. “I’m very proud of my team because of how they fought in this game and also during the whole season. 

United boss could release a total of 13 players this summer

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“They played a brilliant season so you can’t be more satisfied than that,” ten Hag said.

United had a good season finishing third in the EPL and bagging the Caraboa Cup.

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