Erik ten Hag has claimed that Manchester United could have won an additional 14 matches during his tenure as manager if it weren’t for injuries plaguing the team. The upcoming match against Everton will see United without 10 first-team players, following recent defeats in the Premier League. This poses a challenge for Ten Hag to impress the new minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, irrespective of player availability.

Ten Hag has achieved 61 victories out of 100 games in charge of United, indicating that the team is progressing in the right direction. He expressed optimism about the team’s potential, stating that with more players available and fewer setbacks, they could have easily secured 75 wins, highlighting the promising future of the squad.

However, Ten Hag emphasized that the team’s performance this season has been hindered by persistent fitness issues, asserting that no team can cope with such a high number of injuries. Despite the challenges, he praised the team’s strong performances when key players were available in January and February.

With United currently sixth in the league, 19 points behind the top spot and 11 points adrift of fourth place, securing a spot in next season’s Champions League appears to be a formidable task with only 11 matches remaining. Following their exit from the Champions League group stage, the team faces a tough battle to qualify for the prestigious tournament.

Ten Hag’s remarks shed light on the impact of injuries on Manchester United’s performance and the challenges they face in the pursuit of their footballing goals.