Erik Ten Hag is adamant nobody can now question the character of his Manchester United side following their dramatic FA Cup in over Liverpool.
A goal in the last minute of extra time ensured United a 4-3 triumph over the six-time European champions in their quarter-final tie at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Ten Hag believes United’s win over a Liverpool side missing nine players was made all the more special given their own injury problems. But when asked if it was one of the best wins of his managerial career, he said: “It was a good day but I’ve had some very good days, I can tell you.
“Winning a trophy is more important. Maybe this day can be very important to win another trophy. I am pleased with the performance, the first 35 minutes we showed again that the future of this team is very bright. There is huge potential and now we have to get it out and get the consistency.
“You knew Liverpool would get back in the game and they are a very good team but in turn we showed determination to then get back into the game.
“I don’t understand why people question the character of the team. They are great characters. If you look at this season, we have had so many setbacks with players dropping out.
“Yesterday, Jonny Evans dropped out at the last minute and we bring in a player who didn’t play for four or five weeks and only had one or two training sessions but Wan-Bissaka played so well. It was difficult to adjust when we had all the injuries. Still we have a lot of injuries but now we can deal with it.”