The footballing world was left stunned when Erik ten Hag, the manager of Dutch side Ajax, made a bold statement about the standards of English football following his side’s 4-1 hammering of Liverpool in the Champions League. Ten Hag declared that the English game was “not at the same level” as the Dutch game, and that the Premier League was “not as strong” as the Eredivisie.
The comments were met with a mixed reaction from the English footballing community, with some agreeing with Ten Hag’s assessment and others taking offence to his remarks. One of the most vocal critics of Ten Hag’s comments was Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez, who took to social media to express his displeasure.
Martinez, who joined United from Ajax in the summer of 2020, was quick to point out that the Dutch side had been outplayed by Liverpool in the first half of the match, and that the result was not a true reflection of the quality of English football. He also argued that the Premier League was still the strongest league in the world, and that the Dutch league was not on the same level.
The Argentine defender’s comments were met with a positive response from United fans, who praised him for standing up for the English game. Martinez’s words also resonated with the club’s hierarchy, who were keen to show their support for the player and the league.
In response to Ten Hag’s comments, United released a statement in which they declared their “unwavering commitment to the Premier League” and their “unwavering belief in the quality of English football”. The statement also praised Martinez for his “passion and commitment” to the club and the league.
The statement was a clear sign that United were not willing to take Ten Hag’s comments lying down, and that they were determined to defend the quality of English football. It was also a sign that the club was willing to back their players, and that they were not afraid to stand up for what they believed in.
The statement was a clear indication that United were not willing to be pushed around by Ten Hag, and that they were determined to defend the quality of English football. It was also a sign that the club was willing to back their players, and that they were not afraid to stand up for what they believed in.
In the end, Ten Hag’s comments did not have a lasting impact on the English game, and the Premier League remains the strongest league in the world. However, Martinez’s response to Ten Hag’s comments showed that United were not willing to take any criticism of the English game lying down, and that they were determined to defend the quality of English football.