Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has responded to their 3-0 loss against Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. Erling Haaland netted two goals against the Red Devils, and Phil Foden also found the back of the net. This outcome places United in eighth position on the table, with five losses in ten matches.
“We had the chances, but we didn’t take them and it is unlucky that you concede a goal the way we did. When you get totally outplayed, you can accept it.
“In the second goal, we made a mistake and went out of shape and then you get killed by them.
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“But [in the] first half, we did so perfectly, defended so well, and had opportunities on the break. And then the penalty-it’s disappointing,” Ten Hag told BBC Radio 5 Live.
But Ten Hag, speaking after the game, said:
“I have to protect Rasmus Højlund, and I have to protect the team.
“He is putting so much effort in pressing, going in the transitions, going the long ways, fighting a tough opposition.
“He is not used to it-three games in a week, so I have to protect him and the team, to bring some energy in. We have bench players, Mason Mount and [Alejandro] Garnacho, we know he can change games.”