Ten Hag opens up after leading Man Utd to defeat at Brighton

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spoken out after his side’s 2-1 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium, saying he saw some defensive mistakes in their performance but that overall there were still some things they were happy with. He also admitted that conceding a goal in the final minute was painful.

“We couldn’t stop the cross with three players around [Adingra’s position], he’s a right-footed player, we should have pressed him into the area and not let him cut in to cross. Of course we have to talk about it, what we do as a team in that situation. There was more than one mistake in that situation that had a major impact on the result.”

“Conceding a goal in stoppage time is painful because we conceded a goal in the Community Shield around that time as well. We have to be more clinical and read the game, and if you can’t win, สมัคร ufabet don’t lose. I think we almost won the game.”

“I think we’ve done the right things a lot of times and we’ve had success, for example when we’ve won titles and in big games we’ve picked up points. Of course this time I think we have to do better. Just to say that at times we’ve done well, scored goals and taken important points home.”

“Apart from counter-attacks, playmaking, and possession, there were many other areas where I thought we did well. But there were some parts of the game, especially in the second half, where I thought we should have controlled the game more.

We played well in some areas, but we should have been sharper and more aggressive.”

In the next game, Manchester United will open their home to welcome their eternal rivals, Liverpool . Of course, Erik ten Hag has homework to go back and adjust the team heavily if they do not want to lose to the Reds at Old Trafford. Including this match will be the first ‘Red War’ battle for Arne Slot. Therefore, you can be sure that the Red Army is ready to go all out.