Manchester united supporters were hoping for a better start to the new season after a new manager was hired and a positive pre-season. But, it took 30 minutes and another 9 minutes for erik ten hag to see the reality of the EPL. The same Brighton that shocked united 4 nil last season have silenced the old-Trafford faithful again. The match ended 1-2 with United starting the campaign on the losing note.
After the match, the new Manchester United manager said:
“I knew from the start that it will not be easy and it’s a process. It takes time. But you don’t have time, you have to win games and we should have done better.”
“I analyse it. It was unnecessary. We gave two easy balls away and I think in organisation was a big mistake. “We have to analyse and take the lessons.”
Ten Hag made the decision to start with Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench but he was pleased with the impact the 37-year-old made having been introduced eight minutes after the restart of the 2nd half.
“It’s clear to see that in the second half we were better in the midfield with Christian Eriksen down and Cristiano Ronaldo up. Then we create and I think [Marcus] Rashford had two really good chances and it’s a pity we didn’t score them to make it 2-2.”
However, Ten Hag stressed that it will “take time” for Ronaldo to be match fit having missed most of United’s pre-season.
“You cannot force it,” he added. “One week in training, a little bit more now, and he has to do more to get fit. This game will help him, the 35-40 minutes he had now. Now we have one week and he will be better next week.”
Asked his opinion on United’s attack, Ten Hag said: “I’m not satisfied. Totally not happy because we lose and it was not necessary. As I said, we should have done things better.”
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