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Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has change into the most recent participant to return within the firing line of Roy Keane.
United have had a dreadful begin within the Premier League, managing simply two wins of their opening seven video games. Their type has not been any higher in Europe, with the Pink Devils failing to win any of their opening two video games within the Europa League.
Specifically, the 1-1 draw at dwelling in opposition to FC Twente was a irritating end result, contemplating the distinction in high quality between the 2 sides.
Erik ten Hag handed Eriksen a begin, partnering him alongside Manuel Ugarte in the course of the park. The Dane began the sport strongly and even acquired his identify on the scoresheet within the thirty fifth minute. Nevertheless, the hosts gave away the management within the second half.
Twente capitalised on United’s lacklustre exhibiting and equalised within the 68th minute by Sam Lammers.
Reflecting on the disappointing end result, Eriksen instructed TNT Sports activities (through The Impartial): “I believe we’re principally disillusioned as a staff. I believe, clearly we needed extra however ultimately it was removed from adequate.
“Being stated additionally within the altering room they appeared like they needed it greater than us and that may’t be proper.”
Keane, who seldom minces phrases, slammed Eriksen for his feedback. Throughout the Keep on with Soccer podcast, the previous United captain stated: “So he’s popping out after the sport a few weeks in the past and he truly stated [they wanted it more].
“Even if you happen to really feel that and it hasn’t occurred the place you felt they needed it greater than you, you don’t bloody say it do you, you idiot. Somebody ought to get a grip of him and say ‘Why are you sending messages about us for?’”
Whether or not Eriksen ought to have stated these items publicly or not is a subject of debate, however there isn’t any doubt that the facet’s mentality has been one of many greatest causes of concern throughout Ten Hag’s reign.
United repeatedly wrestle to maintain the opposition on the backfoot all recreation, and each time there’s any setback, they fold like a pack of playing cards.
Most not too long ago in opposition to FC Porto, the guests dominated the opening 25 minutes of the sport, however as quickly as Pepe scored the Portuguese outfit’s first aim, Ten Hag’s males misplaced their composure and blew their lead. In the long run, they needed to depend on Harry Maguire’s late header to salvage a degree.
Characteristic picture Stu Forster through Getty Photos
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