Ten Hag: We have to live with the result

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Sunday 01 September 2024 19:58

Erik ten Hag has admitted Liverpool’s clinical finishing contributed to Manchester United’s undoing in the 3-0 defeat to the Merseysiders.

Arne Slot’s side picked up their third win on the trot by scoring with each of their three shots on target and were ruthless in punishing our losses of possession in key areas.

It made for uncomfortable viewing at Old Trafford and the manager provided his analysis of a difficult afternoon and fielded questions on the withdrawal of Casemiro at half-time and replacing Alejandro Garnacho when Amad was introduced.

Check out some of what Erik had to say to the official broadcasters after the game…

Ten Hag: They were clinical Video

Ten Hag: They were clinicalErik ten Hag provides his analysis on United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford…

WE HAVE TO BE HUMBLE

“I think the first half an hour was okay. We made a mistake in defensive organisation for the disallowed goal but we were in the game. It was equal, level, and then we had a great structure in building up but then made a big error and, with the quality of Liverpool, they took benefit of that. They took their chances so well. We have to be humble. We have to give the compliments to Liverpool but, of course, we are not happy.”

IMPROVEMENT REQUIRED

“I’m very disappointed, especially when you lose 3-0 to Liverpool. The game is over and we have to live with the result. We have to continue, bounce back and we need to improve the team. Individuals have to improve and, also fitness-wise, we have to improve. We will be fine. We are going for trophies and we have a lot to play for.”

CASEMIRO’S SUBSTITUTION

“It was tactical. We were 2-0 down against Liverpool and the midfield will be open. You need legs and we brought in a young player who has legs in Toby Collyer. Individual errors are part of football. It’s not true [that Case left early]. He was in the dressing room at full-time.”

REACTION TO THE SECOND-HALF SUB

“First of all, I’m happy as it’s a good question but, first of all, Marcus [Rashford] created two great chances for Zirkzee. In the second place, it was Garnacho’s first start and Zirkzee’s first start. We know Rashy can play centre-forward and one of the ideas was to bring off Zirkzee and Garnacho and leaving Rashford on. He created two very good chances. I know if he keeps working, keeps fighting like he is now, it will come and he will score goals.”

WHAT IS NEXT

“Always, you have to do hard work. We can’t work with the team [in the international break] but we know where we want to go. We have to keep working on our structures, work on the fitness because some of our players hopefully play some games in the UEFA Nations League in the coming weeks. Also, I hope they stay fit.”

ANY POSITIVES?

“I think the team showed resilience and kept fighting for each other. They stuck together and were still executing the plan. They dealt with the mistakes they made and I think that is also a platform to continue on with the season.”

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Sunday 01 September 2024 19:58