After a 2–1 win over Liverpool, Manchester United manager Eric ten Haag praised his team’s attitude and said that Cristiano Ronaldo, who did not start a Premier League game, was still in his plans.
After a 2–1 win over Liverpool, Manchester United manager Eric ten Haag praised his team’s attitude and said that Cristiano Ronaldo, who did not start a Premier League game, was still in his plans.
Manchester United’s Dutch manager Eric ten Hago secured their first Premier League victory with a 2-1 derby win over Liverpool On Monday and again credited his team’s attitude for the win.
United looked completely different from the team it was 4-0 humiliated at Brentford After the first day of a home loss to Brighton & Hove Albion last week.
The former Ajax Amsterdam manager dropped captain Harry Maguire and talisman Cristiano Ronaldo and his decision to carry the momentum and defense of a new form paid off.
‘fighting spirit’
“We can talk about tactical but it’s about attitude. There was communication and fighting spirit,” the United boss said.
“I wanted a different approach and a different attitude and that’s what they brought to the pitch. It’s just a start. We can play with a lot more restraint and a lot more danger. Be a team and have a good spirit – and that is it.” What we saw today,” he said.
Marcus Rashford scored his first league goal since January, when England teammate Jadon Sancho, who struggled as of late, opened the scoring.
“It makes me happy that Rashford and Sancho get goals. (Bruno) Fernandes took the responsibility and the captaincy encouraged them.
“I’m happy with the performance but we have to bring it in every game. Don’t just bring it against Liverpool. Every Premier League game is difficult, we need to bring it into every game. It starts once again, the feeling with,” he said.
Liverpool winless after 3 matches
Liverpool remain without a win after their opening three games of the season and manager Jurgen Klopp was not happy.
“We are in a difficult position in terms of injury. We got through the week with 14, 15 senior players and now have to make sure they don’t get injured. We should have won this game. I know it’s ridiculous But this is how I saw it,” he said.
“I’m worried about my situation, but that’s it. We prepare for Bournemouth (on Saturday) and Newcastle (next Wednesday) right now.” He added.
“It was not a perfect performance, it was clear that United would be out of the block but we were not 100% ready.
“We had to keep chasing the game and that’s not what you want to do. It makes them difficult with the threat of a counter-attack. Taking the second goal is tough, it was offside, but we have to work with it,” the German couple.
Ronaldo can still fit into Man Utd’s system: Ten Hago
Ten Haag said Cristiano Ronaldo is still sticking to his plans for the season despite the Portugal international being ousted from the club’s starting lineup. Manchester United’s manager was rewarded for his decision to field the frontline of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Elanga as three combined wells.
Ronaldo came in as a substitute in the 86th minute, but was unable to make an impact during his brief cameo. Asked if the 37-year-old could still fit into his playing style, Ten Haag told reporters: “I think he can.”
“Throughout his career, he worked under many managers, in many styles and systems,” said Ten Haig.
“He always performed, so why can’t he? For me his age is not an issue. If you’re young, you’re good enough, and when you’re old and you still perform, then You are very nice too.”