I can’t fold my hands seeing such player wasting his talent under an inexperienced coach like Erik ten Hag and as a result, I have personally advised him to leave there immediately because under Erik ten Hag he won’t win any major trophy”: Fc Twente coach says he has personally advised ONE particular Man United’s player who’s Bigger to be managed Erik ten Hag to leave immediately
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Erik ten Hag, Manchester United’s manager, has come under fire for a particular incident during his team’s disappointing 1-1 draw against Twente in their opening Europa League match.
Manchester United began their European campaign with high hopes but ended up with a frustrating draw at Old Trafford. The match initially seemed to be going in United’s favor when Christian Eriksen found the back of the net, giving them the lead. However, a costly error from Eriksen later in the game allowed Twente’s Sam Lammers to score an equalizer, leaving the match deadlocked at 1-1.
In an attempt to regain control and secure a victory, Ten Hag made several substitutions. He introduced young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, alongside more experienced players like Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund. One of his key changes was bringing on Alejandro Garnacho, a promising winger. However, this particular substitution became the focal point of criticism.
Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit voiced his displeasure with Ten Hag’s handling of Garnacho’s introduction into the match. According to Gullit, Ten Hag was overly communicative with Garnacho just before the player took the field, a move Gullit believed could have hindered the player’s focus.
“I saw Erik ten Hag constantly talking to Garnacho before he went on,” Gullit remarked. “In a situation like that, the only thing going through a player’s mind is: ‘Can you just let me play?’”
Garnacho replaced Amad Diallo in the 67th minute, but despite his fresh legs and undeniable talent, he was unable to make the desired impact. United struggled to find the winning goal, and Garnacho’s presence on the pitch did little to change the outcome of the match.
Gullit, further elaborating on Manchester United’s overall performance, expressed his lack of surprise at their underwhelming play. “I’m not shocked by the football Manchester United displayed tonight,” Gullit said. “We’ve come to expect this level of performance now. And considering how much money Erik ten Hag has spent on this squad, it’s even more disappointing.”
The draw against Twente marks the second consecutive stalemate for Manchester United, raising questions about the team’s ability to close out matches. After the game, Ten Hag voiced his frustration over his team’s second-half display.
Speaking to TNT Sports, he explained, “We were in control, leading 1-0 and dictating the game, but we needed to maintain that level of consistency. Instead, we let them back into the match. We gave away the goal, which was our own fault.”
Ten Hag further stressed that United missed key opportunities to kill the game off by scoring a second goal. “We didn’t capitalize when we had the chance,” he said. “We should have gone for another goal, but we allowed them to stay in the game. In the end, we were punished for our mistake.”
The manager’s comments highlight United’s ongoing struggles to finish matches strongly, a recurring theme that has left fans and pundits alike questioning Ten Hag’s strategy. Despite the squad’s depth and talent, Manchester United’s recent performances have fallen short of expectations, putting pressure on Ten Hag to find solutions and reverse the team’s fortunes as they continue their Europa League journey and domestic competitions.Manchester United’s manager Erik ten Hag is facing scrutiny after a disappointing 1-1 draw against FC Twente in the opening match of the Europa League. Despite starting well with Christian Eriksen’s goal, United faltered when Eriksen’s mistake allowed Twente’s Sam Lammers to equalize. Ten Hag made several substitutions, including the introduction of young talent Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, and Rasmus Hojlund, in an attempt to regain control.
However, his decision to bring on Alejandro Garnacho in the 67th minute became a focal point of criticism. Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit was particularly vocal, criticizing Ten Hag for over-communicating with Garnacho before he entered the field. Gullit suggested that the constant talking could have disrupted Garnacho’s focus, potentially limiting his impact in the match.
The substitution didn’t produce the desired results, as Garnacho struggled to make an impact, and United were unable to find a winning goal. Gullit’s criticism extended beyond Garnacho, noting that Manchester United’s overall performance was lackluster, especially given the significant financial investment in the squad.
Ten Hag, speaking post-match, expressed frustration over his team’s inability to close out the game. He admitted that United had chances to seal the victory but failed to capitalize, allowing Twente to remain in the contest. The draw marks United’s second consecutive underwhelming result, adding pressure on Ten Hag to resolve the team’s recurring issues, particularly their struggle to finish matches strongly.
The result has sparked further questions about Ten Hag’s tactics, substitutions, and the overall consistency of United’s performances, despite the talent within the squad.