Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag conceded that his team was thoroughly outplayed in all aspects during their 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday night.
Despite missing several key first-team players, including captain Bruno Fernandes, United’s performance was dismal as goals from Michael Olise (twice), Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Tyrick Mitchell sealed a heavy loss for the visitors.
Reflecting on the defeat, Ten Hag acknowledged the team’s underperformance, stating, “It’s clear, it’s obvious, this is underperforming. We didn’t act how we wanted to and it’s not good enough. We are very disappointed.”
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Highlighting defensive shortcomings, Ten Hag emphasized the failure to execute clear instructions, resulting in a goal that “shouldn’t happen.” He described the defeat as being “hammered,” citing poor defending and a lack of adherence to defensive organization.
While Casemiro endured a challenging game, Ten Hag emphasized that the defeat couldn’t be attributed to one player, emphasizing that it was a collective team performance. He criticized the team’s failure to adapt to different situations and maintain control, highlighting instances where defensive organization broke down, ultimately leading to goals conceded.