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 squad gathered in anticipation of Sunday’s FA Cup quarterfinal matchup with Liverpool.
Kobbie Mainoo and captain of Manchester United Bruno Fernandes came.
Marcus Rashford arrived in a hoodie and jeans
Erik ten Hag opted for a simple puffer jacket
Rasmus Hojlund arrived with Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof
Lisandro Martinez arrived with Antony and Diogo Dalot
Steve McLaren wore a grey jumper
Mason Mount sported a cap as he walked in ahead of Tom Heaton
Scott McTominay was flanked by Harry Maguire
In addition, Darren Fletcher left his coaching role to come have supper.
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 since it is the team’s last opportunity to win a trophy this season.
As their chances of qualifying for the Champions League continue to fade, they are presently 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 said, “I’m not going to comment on the job he’s done because that would be inappropriate,” when questioned about the manager’s future.
“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 organization, and the individuals within the structure are appropriate.”
We have to complete that section, so I’m more concerned with doing it correctly than I am with the coach. I have no right to judge that.
But over our time in business, we’ve had to make some very tough choices. We’ll merely analyze the evidence logically and provide an impartial decision.
Really, we’re not a cruel organization. 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.
They played well the last time they met Liverpool, in December, tying the Merseyside club 0-0.
Their goal is to get inspiration from it and qualify for the Wembley semi-finals.
In the meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp’s group is on track to win four titles. They have won the Carabao Cup, are tied for second place in the Premier League with Arsenal, and are leading Sparta Prague 5-1 in their first leg of the Europa League last-16.