Erik ten Hag is reportedly only interested in a trophy parade if his side win at least two trophies this season, ruling out the eventual parade of victory over Newcastle.
Manchester United face Newcastle in the EFL Cup final on Sunday and Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly not interested in a trophy parade if his side emerge victorious.
The 52-year-old Dutch manager has made a turnaround at Manchester United and is set for his first silverware since 2017.
Ten Hague rejects public ritual
Daily Mail Erik ten Hag has informed the Manchester United staff that the trophy parade will only take place if his side win two trophies this season, ruling out the possibility of Sunday’s triumphant eventual parade.
The Red Devils avoided the trophy parade in the 2015/16 season when they won the FA Cup and the Europa League against Ten Hague’s former club Ajax in 2017.
Manchester United are in contention for an unprecedented quadruple after a famous victory over Barcelona, which has kept them alive in all competitions this season.
Victory in the EFL Cup final would be one of four trophies Manchester United could win this season as they are still in the FA Cup, just five points clear of Premier League leaders Arsenal and favorites to win the Europa League after being beaten. Spanish giants.
Ten Hague will immediately prepare his squad for the FA Cup 5th round tie against West Ham after the match against Newcastle.
Newcastle plans a party
Contrary to Ten Hague’s stance on the matter, Newcastle are planning a massive trophy parade if they beat the Red Devils on Sunday.
The Magpies have been without a trophy for 54 years, with their last triumph in 1969 when they won the Intercities Fairs Cup (now the Europa League).
Newcastle are also known for holding parades after losing finals, with the Tyneside club holding parades after losing the 1974, 1998 and 1999 FA Cup finals. However, Eddie Howe’s party plans will be canceled if his side lose on Sunday.
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