Main menu

Pages

Eric ten Hag: Manchester United boss says he didn't see 'fighting spirit' against Brentford before Liverpool clash | Football News

Eric ten Hag says Manchester United did not show ‘fighting spirit from the start’ against Brentford last weekend. monday night football Clash with Liverpool and Survive sky sports.

United finished bottom of the Premier League after a 4-0 defeat to the Bees.

Ten Hag continued his criticism of the players and their performances at Friday’s press conference.

Monday, August 22, 6:30 p.m.

8pm kickoff


“I was definitely not happy,” he said.

“The basics have to be good, and it has to start with the right attitude.

“On the pitch you need a fighting spirit, but I didn’t see it from the beginning.

“The players didn’t play well. A lot of things went wrong. Nothing to say.” [tactical] When your attitude is wrong. “

Manchester United players frustrated by dismal first half performance at Brentford
image:
Manchester United were overwhelmed by Brentford in the first half last weekend

Ten Hag added he is aware of United’s bitter rivalry with Liverpool, and has instructed the team to ‘act as a team’ to gain confidence after a poor start to the season.

“I know the rivalry,” he said. “We are rivals. We have to win every game, but especially this one. It starts with ourselves.”

“Work as a team, follow results and principles, and gain confidence from it.”

Use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has hit back after former Aston Villa striker Gaby Avonlahore’s criticism of Manchester United.

Ten Hag: Glazers want to win

United are looking to kickstart an ailing campaign at a time of intense pressure on the club’s owners, the Glazer family.

Protests are planned against the owners before and during Monday’s clash with rivals Liverpool, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe publicly declaring his interest in buying the club.

Asked about the protests against the Glazer family, Ten Hag said: “I can only say that the owners want to win and they want the fans behind the club.

“Sometimes it’s understandable, but you’re not in the club for long, so you can see all the background. But we have to fight together, so we have to unite and fight together.

‘Ronaldo remains in our plans’

Use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

With Anthony Martial’s recent injury, will the Frenchman or Cristiano Ronaldo start Monday’s game against Liverpool?

Anthony Martial has returned to pre-match training but his availability is unclear after injury, raising the possibility that Cristiano Ronaldo will start again.

Despite constant speculation about the future of the on-the-run star, Ten Hag is still looking forward to his season at age 37.

“I don’t know why he’s been particularly focused after Saturday,” he said.

It was the performance of the team and the attitude of the whole team, including Ronaldo.”

Asked if he could guarantee Ronaldo would stay at United on September 2, Ten Hag added: “He’s in our plans, so that’s all I can say.”

watch manchester united vs liverpool live sky sports premier league & main event from 6:30pm monday night football; Kick off at 8pm.

Manchester United will host Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday, live on Sky Sports from 6.30pm
image:
Manchester United to host Liverpool in Monday Night Football, broadcast live on Sky Sports from 6:30pm

The new season of the Premier League on Sky Sports

  • 128 exclusive Premier League matches.
  • The first pick for each weekend’s game in the Premier League season.
  • Football’s best team of experts including Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jamie Redknapp, Graeme Souness, Micah Richards and Roy Keane.
  • Kelly Cates and David Jones will be live streaming Friday Night Football, Saturday Night Football, Super Sunday and Monday Night Football.
  • In-game goals and clips for mobile devices from Sky Sports live matches.
  • Expanded Highlights on Demand and Premier League channels.
  • Sky Sports is the ultimate destination for domestic football with live coverage of the Premier League, EFL, Scottish Premiership and Women’s Super League.
  • Click here for details on Sky Sports

Use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

Relive Dirk Kuyt’s hat-trick against Manchester United at Anfield in 2011.

Follow Manchester United on Sky Sports

Follow all of Man United’s Premier League games this season on the Sky Sports website and app live blog. Watch match highlights for free Right after full time.

Want the latest Manchester United?bookmark manchester united news pagecheck out manchester united match When Manchester united latest results.look manchester united goals and video,Chase premier league table See which Man United games are scheduled live on sky sports.

Download to get all of this, including notifications sent directly to your phone. Sky Sports Score App Set Man United as your favorite team.

Hear the best Premier League reactions and expert analysis essential football When Gary Neville Podcasts, get exclusive updates transfer centerfollow Sky Sports social accounts. twitter, Instagram When Youtubeand find a way get sky sports.

Comments