Erik ten Hag: League Cup final 'not an achievement' unless Man United wins the trophy

Manchester United manager Eric Ten Hag confirmed that his team presented a professional level in defeating its guest, Nottingham Forest 0-2 on Wednesday at Old Trafford stadium in the second leg of the English League Cup semi-final. Erik ten Hag has told his players that reaching the League Cup final is "not an achievement" unless they go on to win the trophy. Ten Hag said in his remarks after qualifying for the final, "I think we played professionally, but the pace was too slow. We allowed them to create chances for themselves. In the second half, the rhythm was better and we scored good goals." Ten Hag spoke about the final, saying, "We can't wait to be there. Newcastle is a great team, but we still have a long time ahead of us, so we are focused on our next match on Saturday against Crystal Palace." "First, we have other things to do, and come back to the Premier League," the Dutchman said. "I told the players as well, you have to bring it every game. They have to bring the intensity and we are united. When you are a United player, you have to match the standards. "We are looking forward; it's great to go to Wembley. To go and face Newcastle United, which is a great team, but it is far away for us now. I just said to everybody, we are looking forward to the Premier League and Saturday against Crystal Palace. We bury the cup and focus on the next week." Manchester United set a date with Newcastle United in the English Professional League Cup final, after qualifying at the expense of Nottingham Forest.