United's Champions League Hurdle: Ten Hag's Optimism Amidst Defeats
04.10.2023 posted by Admin
On October 4th, Manchester United faced a tough challenge in their quest for a spot in the Champions League round of 16. Despite a 3-2 defeat by Galatasaray, which left them at the bottom of Group A, manager Erik ten Hag remains optimistic.
In their first match last month, United suffered a 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich. However, in the recent clash with the Turkish champions, they managed to take the lead twice through Rasmus Hojlund. Unfortunately, they were unable to maintain their advantage, as goals from Wilfried Zaha and Kerem Akturkoglu brought Galatasaray level before Mauro Icardi secured the victory.
Ten Hag expressed his belief in the team's potential, saying, "Everything is still up for grabs. We have four more games to play, including a double-header against Copenhagen." Despite United's struggles this season, losing six times in all competitions, the manager remains focused on their goal of advancing in the competition.
Midfielder Christian Eriksen echoed his manager's sentiments, stating, "Fortunately, it's only the beginning of the competition, and we've played just two matches. There are still plenty of games ahead, and we understand that winning each game is crucial to our chances of progressing."
In addition to their European challenges, Manchester United has faced difficulties on the domestic front, experiencing their worst start to a top-flight campaign since 1989-90. Their recent 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace marked their fourth loss in seven Premier League games.
Despite these setbacks, Ten Hag is determined to use the team's disappointment as motivation for their upcoming league match against Brentford on Saturday. He emphasized the need for energy and resilience, saying, "We must regroup and approach the game with determination. The setbacks we've faced should fuel our performance on Saturday."
This report was provided by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru and edited by Peter Rutherford.
In their first match last month, United suffered a 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich. However, in the recent clash with the Turkish champions, they managed to take the lead twice through Rasmus Hojlund. Unfortunately, they were unable to maintain their advantage, as goals from Wilfried Zaha and Kerem Akturkoglu brought Galatasaray level before Mauro Icardi secured the victory.
Ten Hag expressed his belief in the team's potential, saying, "Everything is still up for grabs. We have four more games to play, including a double-header against Copenhagen." Despite United's struggles this season, losing six times in all competitions, the manager remains focused on their goal of advancing in the competition.
Midfielder Christian Eriksen echoed his manager's sentiments, stating, "Fortunately, it's only the beginning of the competition, and we've played just two matches. There are still plenty of games ahead, and we understand that winning each game is crucial to our chances of progressing."
In addition to their European challenges, Manchester United has faced difficulties on the domestic front, experiencing their worst start to a top-flight campaign since 1989-90. Their recent 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace marked their fourth loss in seven Premier League games.
Despite these setbacks, Ten Hag is determined to use the team's disappointment as motivation for their upcoming league match against Brentford on Saturday. He emphasized the need for energy and resilience, saying, "We must regroup and approach the game with determination. The setbacks we've faced should fuel our performance on Saturday."
This report was provided by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru and edited by Peter Rutherford.