Erik ten Hag shared his thoughts on his team’s embarrassing 6-3 loss to Manchester City.
Manchester United were outclassed in all departments by a dominant City side, who appear to be favorites to retain the Premier League title.
A hat-trick from Phil Foden and Erling Haaland sealed the game for the hosts, who were too good for United.
United’s second-half performance was much better, but it was too late; The damage is already done.
Ten Hag spoke to the media after the match:
“I’m surprised why we didn’t bring him on the pitch, I’ve seen a different team and spirit, and we didn’t seem convinced. I have to talk to my players and find out why.”
Ten Hag: “I’m surprised why we didn’t take it out on the pitch. I’ve seen a different team, with a different spirit and we didn’t seem convinced. I have to talk to my players and find out why.” [sky]
— utdreport (@utdreport) October 2, 2022
“I will show the team tomorrow that we could have been at the forefront. In the first goal we won the ball and we were able to create an opportunity and give it away. That is unacceptable.”
“It’s pretty simple; it is a lack of faith. When you don’t believe on the pitch, you can’t win games; that is unacceptable. We become undisciplined by following the rules and get beaten up; that happened today.
“At halftime, we changed things and changed our attitude.”
“We saw a different Man Utd After halftime, and we scored goals, we created some more.”
“With the ball, we were more courageous, we went into the opposite half and scored three goals.”
“Right now, I can’t think of the positives. We disappointed our fans and ourselves, and we are very disappointed.”
Ten Hag: “Right now I can’t think of positive things. We let our fans down, we let ourselves down, and we’re very disappointed.” [bbc]
— utdreport (@utdreport) October 2, 2022
United must bounce back as there are plenty of games to look forward to this month.
