People have to trust me over Rashford – Ten Hag

Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has defended his decision to leave Marcus Rashford on the bench for their recent match against Manchester United.

Ten Hag stated that he knows what is best for the team and that people have to trust his judgment over individual player preferences.

He emphasized that Rashford is a talented player, but sometimes tactical decisions need to be made for the benefit of the team as a whole.

The coach also expressed confidence in his squad’s ability to perform well regardless of who is in the starting lineup.

Many fans and pundits have questioned his decision, but Ten Hag remains steadfast in his belief that he made the right choice.

He went on to say that managing a team is about making tough decisions and sometimes those decisions are not popular.

Despite the criticism, Ten Hag is focused on leading Ajax to success and believes that his approach will ultimately pay off.

It remains to be seen how Rashford will react to being left out of the starting lineup, but the manager is confident in his decision.

Regardless of the outcome, Ten Hag is determined to stick to his principles and do what he believes is best for the team.