Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag expressed his dissatisfaction with the early goal conceded in their recent match. Speaking to the BBC, ten Hag stated, “To concede a goal after two or three minutes like that, it did something to our belief.” He described the goal as “totally unnecessary” and highlighted that it was a repeat of the same mistake made against Twente, which should have been prevented in the initial moments.
Recent Context
The comments come in the wake of several recent statements by ten Hag addressing various issues within the team:
- 2024-09-21: Ten Hag dismissed speculation over Marcus Rashford’s absence.
- 2024-09-21: He reflected on missed opportunities in a recent match.
- 2024-09-21: Ten Hag explained his decision to bench Rashford.
- 2024-09-21: He addressed criticism towards Manchester United.
- 2024-09-21: Ten Hag commended Rashford’s resilience and performance.
The manager’s recent focus has been on addressing both tactical errors and player management, aiming to improve the team’s overall performance.