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Erik Ten Hag was disappointed after his team conceded two goals in stoppage time to lose against Chelsea
Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, expressed deep disappointment following his team's 4-3 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Despite an initial valiant comeback effort, Ten Hag lamented his side's inability to secure victory after rallying from a two-goal deficit.
He emphasized that Manchester United deserved to win the game but were ultimately undone by costly mistakes and poor decision-making.
Frustration Over Defensive Lapses
Ten Hag highlighted defensive errors and individual mistakes as the primary reasons for Manchester United's defeat against Chelsea. Despite dominating portions of the match and showcasing brilliant attacking play, his team faltered in crucial moments, conceding two stoppage-time goals that sealed their fate. The frustration was compounded by the fact that Manchester United had also dropped points in their previous fixture against Brentford, further hampering their pursuit of a top-four Premier League finish.
Ten Hag said, “We deserved to win this game. But you can't give it away like we did. We started poor, giving the ball away and defending poorly for the first two goals and then we dominated the game and were brilliant.”
Unacceptable Drop in Points
Manchester United's recent setbacks have left Ten Hag deeply frustrated, particularly considering the points dropped in crucial matches. He emphasized the importance of making the right decisions on the pitch, urging his players to maintain focus and composure, especially in critical moments.
With Manchester United now sitting at sixth in the Premier League standings, Ten Hag stressed the urgency of rectifying these issues and ensuring a more consistent performance in the remaining matches of the season.
"I had the feeling we were dominating the game, got ourselves into a winning position, scoring great goals," Ten Hag told reporters.
"In five days we dropped five points. That is unacceptable. We gave away a game we should have won."
"Then, in stoppage time, we didn't manage to win. Of course, it's frustrating. We made individual errors that cost us the game. The players know their jobs and they didn't make the right decisions. We have to read when to keep the ball, to pass, move and switch the play when we are winning."
Despite the disappointment, Erik ten Hag remains determined to address the shortcomings and lead Manchester United to a stronger finish in the league.
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