‘We conceded two soft goals’: Erik ten Hag expresses disappointment following defeat against Brighton
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has expressed disappointment following a 2-1 defeat away to Brighton.
The defeat ends the Red Devil’s brilliant start for the new season.
Speaking to TNT Sports, the Dutch tactician lamented the two soft goals scored against his sides
He said: “Very disappointed. Especially when you have control over long parts of the game and we are doing so well and controlling the game in possession. Two unnecessary goals, very avoidable.”
On whether the goals could have been avoided: “Yeah. That is our feeling. We conceded two soft goals when we should have done better as a team. We have to be aligned in such moments. What to do and that everyone knows their job and as a team they protect their goal.”
On what he liked about the performance: “We had possession, we created chances and we showed resilience. We scored a winning goal or so we thought but it was touched by Joshua Zirkzee just before the line so that was a pity and was disappointing but I can take positives from the performance.”
On bringing Joshua Zirkzee on for Mason Mount at half-time: “It was a decision because Mount had an issue, We know the issue of Mason so therefore we took him out but also Joshua had a good impact in the game.”
“Before half-time we had three or four good opportunities and two or three very good chances so we should have been winning at half-time. You cannot drop points, so unnecessary. Football is about details. We have to do better in those situations.”
On reports about signing Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain: “I don’t have any update on anything regarding transfers. We always look for better. When we have news we will report it and in this moment I have not heard anything so I don’t think there is anything to tell.”
On anymore ingoing or outgoings: “As I said, when we have news, we will report it and now we don’t have news.”
