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Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag has hinted that Mason Mount could have picked up an harm throughout his aspect’s 2-1 loss by the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion.
Brighton took the lead within the first half courtesy of Danny Welbeck, who took benefit of some poor defending from United to beat Andre Onana from shut vary.
Amad Diallo restored parity for the Purple Devils, who steadily grew into the sport. Alejandro Garnacho thought he had received it for United after he tapped the ball in however his purpose was dominated out after the referee judged that Joshua Zirkee – who was offside – received the ultimate contact.
It appeared that the match would finish in a draw however the Seagulls had different concepts.
Joao Pedro discovered himself unmarked on the far submit with loads of time and house, and he made no mistake as he transformed a cross to disclaim United a share of the factors.
After the ultimate whistle, Ten Hag spoke to TNT and gave his verdict on the Reds’ efficiency.
The United boss additionally gave an harm replace on Mount, who he took off on the interval and changed with Joshua Zirkzee.
TNT requested the Dutchman whether or not Mount’s substitution for Zirkzee was a tactical determination or a compelled one as a result of harm. He replied, “It was a call, he had some issues, he had a problem, so we all know the historical past of Mason, so there are 4 weeks to come back out.”
“However I believe, additionally, Joshua is coming higher in, we’re shedding the sport, and I believe he had a superb influence within the recreation.”
On United’s show, Ten Hag remarked, “However I don’t assume additionally earlier than half time we created our possibilities, we had a superb likelihood, so the very best likelihood earlier than half time.”
“I believe that was from Amad and was after the cross of Diogo [Dalot], and likewise after that Mason Mount had an excellent likelihood.”
“So I believe earlier than halftime we had three, 4, I believe, good alternatives, and from there two superb possibilities, and we should always go profitable at half-time.”
He added, “In case you shield the purpose like we do, and then you definitely drop factors.”
“Soccer talks to us about particulars, as I say, so we have now to do higher in such events.”
“So disappointing” 😞
Erik ten Hag displays on Man Utd’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton with @julesbreach pic.twitter.com/snQcFSRBBk
— Soccer on TNT Sports activities (@footballontnt) August 24, 2024
It doesn’t get simpler for United, whose subsequent project simply earlier than the worldwide break is towards Arne Slot’s Liverpool workforce.
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