Erik ten Hag has responded to sentiments following Manchester United’s penalty loss to Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.
After mixed pre-season results, Manchester United lost on penalties against Manchester City after a 1-1 draw in the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Despite the result, Erik ten Hag‘s men played very well. The side created multiple chances for Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, and Scott McTominay before Alejandro Garnacho netted the opening goal with 10 minutes to play.
“It is a tough result to take,” he admitted to ITV following the penalty shootout. “When the performance is right, when you lose, everyone feels this…..
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The Dutch manager also stated that English wingers, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho wasn’t at their best against the citizens.
Manchester United fans also blasted Marcus Rashford on X after his poor performance in their defeat to Manchester City in the FA Community Shield final at Wembley Stadium
Moreover, Erik ten Hag named a more experienced starting line-up than Pep Guardiola but both sides had a few opportunities to break the deadlock in the first half, though they kill off the game in the shootout.
