Ahead of today's FA Cup semifinal against Coventry City, Ten Hag's job remains up for discussion.
But he says: "I know what we are doing here, why I'm here, to bring trophies, to also create economic value, so we are working on those and in a process you have setbacks.
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"I look at this and can see it realistically, so I see the nuance, some comments miss that, but I can't be bothered about it, can't go into emotions."
"I don't have any concern about what is said on the outside," he continued. "What concerns me is that in 18 months I have never had my favourite team on the pitch. Because the players are injured.
"One time (I could pick my strongest XI) was against Manchester City last season in the home game.
"That is my truth. And others can have a different truth. But I can't put energy in that."