Erik ten Hag has long admired David Moyes, the successor to Sir Alex Ferguson, and is aware that Manchester United must perform at their peak this weekend to defeat his West Ham team.
On Monday, it will be ten years since the big news that the Scot was leaving the Old Trafford dugout after 26 years and many medals.
Ferguson announced his retirement on the heels of United's 13th league championship, heights the team has not since attained despite experiencing its fair share of ups and downs and dry spells.
The first manager to step up and be fired before the end of the 2013–14 season was Moyes. The 60-year-old is now in command of a West Ham team that will play home to United on Sunday.
Ten Hag responded, "It is hypothetical, so you will never know," when asked if he was happy to be the fifth and not the first permanent successor to Ferguson.But it is obvious that taking over for Sir Alex is a huge undertaking and a very challenging job to execute.
So, yes, he did it and had the courage to do it, which is why I believe I admire him so highly. He has also worked with other Premier League clubs for a long time, making him a fantastic manager with various qualities.
"I am aware that my team must perform at its peak on Sunday. To achieve the desired outcome, which is a win, we must play to the fullest extent of our abilities.
On Sunday, United will try to hold onto their Champions League position tighter with fifth-placed Liverpool right behind them.
The difference between Ten Hag's team and their competitors sharpens the mind, which may be advantageous considering that the all-Manchester FA Cup final against City is approaching on June 3.
"You have to be ready for every game in the Premier League," he added. "I am telling them for every game, for every training."
"You have to be so well prepared, you need so much energy, you need a fantastic game plan, and you have to go to every game again if you want to be in four contests.
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