Former Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has said this generation of professional footballers find criticism offensive and demotivating in direct contrast to players of his era.

Erik ten Hag spent more than two years as Manchester United manager but the former Ajax boss has yet to return to management following his sacking in October 2024

Erik ten Hag has lifted the lid on the difficulties of dealing with modern footballers in his first interview since his Manchester United sacking. The Dutchman’s reign yielded two trophies, including an FA Cup final win over Manchester City at Wembley but, ultimately, he failed to meet the targets he was set.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reminisced about his time at Old Trafford. He appeared to criticise Man United players in his first interview.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says his generation had "much thicker skin" than current players.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says modern footballers find it tough to deal with criticism and that his generation had "much thicker skin".The former United boss told SEG Stories, a media outlet attached to his management agency: "This generation usually find it difficult to deal with criticism.