Erik ten Hag knows some Manchester United players need a kick in the backside

The Dutchman brings his side to Anfield on Sunday.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag during a training session at the Trafford Training Centre, Carrington, Manchester. Picture date: Monday December 11, 2023.

Erik ten Hag admitted players sometimes need a “kick in the a***” to get the best out of them as out-of-sorts Manchester United prepare to face rivals Liverpool.

This has been a challenging second campaign in charge of United for the Dutchman, with defeats in half of their 24 matches in all competitions putting his position under scrutiny.