'Can't be bothered' - Erik ten Hag bites back at Man Utd criticism ahead of FA Cup semi-final clash with Coventry

Ten Hag, 54, has outlined how he must remain focused on the task in hand ahead of United's FA Cup semi-final against Coventry on Sunday afternoon. The United boss is aware of the pressure to secure trophies at Old Trafford and increase 'economic value' but reiterated how he cannot focus on comments from outside the dressing room ahead of the game.

"I don't put energy into this, if I'm judged fairly or not," Ten Hag said. "I know what we are doing here, why I'm here, to bring trophies, to also create economic value, so we are working on those and in a process you have setbacks. I look at this and can see it realistically, so I see the nuance, some comments miss that, but I can't be bothered about it, can't go into emotions."

The FA Cup marks the final opportunity for the Red Devils to secure silverware during the 2023-24 campaign, after already crashing out of the Carabao Cup, Champions League and Premier League title race. If United are able to beat Championship side Coventry, they will face their rivals Manchester City in the final after they secured a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday.

Following the clash at Wembley this weekend, United will face a quick turnaround before facing relegation strugglers Sheffield United on Wednesday evening. Following this clash, they will face another side who could drop into the Championship next season, as Burnley travel to Old Trafford on April 27.