Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag discusses the differences between modern players and those from his own generation. He believes that today’s players find criticism difficult to handle, contrasting with the thicker skin of his peers. During his time at United, where he faced challenges like player disputes and criticisms, he acknowledges the need for a softer approach. Ten Hag successfully nurtured young talents like Alejandro Garnacho while implementing more compassionate management styles, adapting to the needs of the current generation of players.
This generation usually find it difficult to deal with criticism. Criticism really gets to them. The generation that I grew up in had much thicker skin.
I was approached much more directly. If I would do that with my current group of players I would demotivate them.
Ten Hag was praised for developing younger players such as Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo at Old Trafford. Managers have to show them (modern players) more love.
With this generation you choose different words and a different approach.
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