August 10th 2024.
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, was full of praise for his team's performance at Wembley. Despite losing to Manchester City in the Community Shield, Ten Hag felt that his side showed they could compete with their local rivals on an equal footing. He believes this performance will give his team confidence heading into the upcoming Premier League season.
The match was a close one, with City ultimately winning on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Red Devils' youngster, Alejandro Garnacho, put his team ahead in the 82nd minute, but a late equalizer from Bernardo Silva sent the game to a shootout. Unfortunately, City came out on top, but Ten Hag was still proud of his team's efforts.
The Dutchman noted that City started the match strong and dominated the first 20 minutes, but United soon found their rhythm and played well for the remainder of the game. They created more chances and could have scored more than just Garnacho's goal. Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay both had good opportunities to score, but were unable to convert.
Despite the frustrating loss, Ten Hag remained positive and highlighted the team's ability to compete with City. He praised their high pressure and good defending, as well as their ability to create chances through good play in midfield. He believes there are many positives to take from the game.
When asked about the tough loss, Ten Hag acknowledged that it does hurt, but believes it will serve as motivation for the team to do better in the future. He wants his players to feel the pain now, as it will drive them to improve in the upcoming season. He also emphasized the importance of taking this belief and confidence into the Premier League.
One player who received criticism for his performance was Marcus Rashford. The young forward missed two good chances and has been underwhelming in recent matches. However, Ten Hag defended Rashford, stating that he was in good positions and is pleased with his ability to get into scoring opportunities. He encouraged Rashford to continue and believes he will start scoring goals soon.
In the end, Ten Hag remains optimistic about his team's performance and believes they can compete with the best teams in the league. He hopes to carry this momentum and confidence into the Premier League season and see continued improvement from his players.
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