Erik ten Hag has insisted he tunes out the negative noise before big games like the FA Cup semi-final coming up later this Sunday.
Manchester United take on Championship side Coventry City but are hit by yet another injury crisis; this time, it’s Willy Kambwala who has bowed out to a sudden knock.
That means Harry Maguire is the only senior centre-back available for a tie that could potentially decide Ten Hag’s future.
The man in the eye of the storm, Erik, remains unfazed as he believes not everyone knows the full picture.
Quoted by The Independent, Ten Hag said at his press conference: “I don’t put energy into this, if I’m judged fairly or not.
“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.
“I see it realistic, rationale, and I’m only focussing on my team, to improve the team and individuals. That’s what I’m here for.”