May 9th 2024.
David Beckham, a former Manchester United player, has expressed his disappointment with the current team's performance and believes they need to step up their game. In an interview with talkSPORT, Beckham stated that the players should not need any extra motivation for the upcoming FA Cup final or any other game, as every match should be treated as a must-win.
The Red Devils have been struggling lately, with a draw against Burnley and a 4-0 defeat against Crystal Palace. These results have left them in eighth place on the Premier League table, with tough games against Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Brighton still to come. And to make matters even more challenging, they will face Manchester City in the FA Cup final, which could be the highlight or the downfall of their season.
Beckham, however, believes that it is the players' responsibility to be fully motivated at all times, regardless of the opponent or the significance of the game. He also acknowledged the pressure on their manager, Erik ten Hag, and stated that the players should take responsibility for their performances and not rely on their manager to motivate them.
"You'd hope that the manager doesn't have to do much," Beckham said. "That's the whole point of being a Manchester United player and playing in these big games. You know you should be motivated when you're a professional footballer and you're doing the job that you love and you're at the club that you love."
The former player also emphasized the importance of maintaining a winning mentality, regardless of the competition or the opponent. He stated that during his time at Manchester United, they approached every game with the same drive and determination, whether it was a Youth Cup game or a European Cup final.
Beckham hopes that the current players can draw inspiration from their past achievements and use it to fuel their motivation for the upcoming challenges. He believes that this mentality is what is needed to succeed at a club like Manchester United and hopes that the current players can live up to the standards set by their predecessors.
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