The stars of Manchester United were visibly present as they made their way to a team-building meal.
Staff members and members of the first team gathered in anticipation of Sunday’s FA Cup quarterfinal matchup with Liverpool.
Kobbie Mainoo and captain of Manchester United Bruno Fernandes arrived.
Marcus Rashford showed up wearing pants and a hoodie.
Erik ten Hag went for a basic puffer jacket.
Arriving with Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof was Rasmus Hojlund.
That saw competitors in the style stakes, including Darren Fletcher, Steve McLaren, and Erik ten Hag, including Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, and Marcus Rashford.
The group went to the fancy Ivy Asia restaurant in Manchester, where diners must pay £62 for a wagyu steak.
The match against Liverpool will have a significant impact on Erik ten Hag’s future as it is the team’s final opportunity to win a trophy this season.
As their chances of qualifying for the Champions League continue to fade, they are currently eight points behind Villa in fourth place in the Premier League and sit sixth.
Ten Hag expressed acceptance of the team’s failing attempt to finish in the top four after their 3-1 loss to City this month, saying: “We have to go for it and win our games. It can be an advantage that fifth spot can also be a Champions League spot.”
After a difficult start to the campaign, United lost to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup and finished last in their Champions League group.
In his first interview with the media after investing in the club, Sir Jim Ratcliffe was scarcely endorsing Ten Hag either.
Ratcliffe responded, “I’m not going to comment on the job he’s done because that would be inappropriate,” when asked about the manager’s future.
Antony and Diogo Dalot arrived with Lisandro Martinez.
Steve McLaren had on a grey pullover.
Mason Mount entered before Tom Heaton, wearing a cap.
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“Not all of the coaches are to fault. The only conclusion that can be drawn is that their working environment was ineffective.
“Erik has experienced that setting, and our task is to ensure that the setting, the organisation, and the individuals within the structure are appropriate.”
Play Video “I’m more concerned with getting that portion perfect than I am with the coach because we have to do it. I have no right to judge that.
But over our time in business, we’ve had to make some really tough choices. We’ll just analyse the evidence logically and render an impartial decision.
Really, we’re not a cruel organisation. However, there are instances when you must make choices that may not be popular.
Nevertheless, United did have success in the league last time out, defeating Everton 2-0 at home.
The last time they faced Liverpool, in December, they also performed admirably, tying the Merseyside team 0-0.
They intend to use that as motivation as they try to secure a Wembley semi-final berth.
Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp’s team is headed for a quadruple. They currently sit second in the Premier League with the same number of points as leaders Arsenal, have previously won the Carabao Cup, and lead Sparta Prague 5-1 in their first leg of the Europa League last-16.
Harry Maguire was standing next to Scott McTominay.
In addition, Darren Fletcher left his coaching role to come have supper.
