New co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to be at Old Trafford when United take on Tottenham.
England winger Jadon Sancho rejoined Borussia Dortmund on loan for the rest of the season this week after falling out with Ten Hag over his training performances.
"If you want to perform, you need hungry players," said United boss Ten Hag.
"We need personalities and players who are very hungry to fight for the badge and this club. We need personalities and players who are very hungry to fight for the badge and this club.
"It is not about discipline, it is about normal behaviour.