April 4th 2024.
Erik ten Hag was clearly not pleased with a question posed by reporter Jules Breach after his team's 4-3 loss to Chelsea. The match had been a rollercoaster of emotions, with Manchester United fighting back from a 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead, only for Chelsea to score two goals in stoppage time and snatch the victory away. This dealt a serious blow to United's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League, despite their strong defensive record this season.
Prior to the game, United had conceded the fourth fewest goals in the Premier League, a feat only surpassed by Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City. However, it was pointed out that the team had also faced an alarming number of shots, over 200 since the start of the year. This was highlighted by Breach, who suggested that it was unsustainable for a team to concede so many chances.
Ten Hag, however, was quick to defend his team's defensive abilities, stating that they had been ranked fourth best in the league before the game. He also pointed out that the team works together as a unit, with a strong goalkeeper, and that he could not be faulted for their performance. Despite the loss, the manager believed that his team had deserved to win the game.
He did acknowledge that the team's performance had not been perfect, with a slow start and some poor defensive decisions. However, he also highlighted their dominance in the game and felt that they had played brilliantly. He emphasized the importance of team performance and taking responsibility for mistakes as a unit.
Looking at the bigger picture, Ten Hag also mentioned the questionable penalty decision at the end of the game, but acknowledged that his team needed to do better and manage the game more effectively. He attributed the loss to a lack of concentration and bad decisions made as a team.
Despite the disappointment of the loss, United's performance had been commendable and they had shown great resilience in fighting back. However, as Ten Hag pointed out, they need to work on their decision-making and teamwork in order to achieve their goals.
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