Manchester United have been overwhelmed 1-0 by Norwegian aspect Rosenborg of their first pre-season pleasant; United conceded 22 photographs and have been saved by the woodwork 4 occasions; Erik ten Hag: “Our efficiency as a staff is by far not adequate… this isn’t the usual of prime soccer”
19:52, UK, Monday 15 July 2024
Erik ten Hag was left unimpressed by Manchester United’s gamers of their 1-0 pre-season loss to Rosenborg, saying their efficiency was “by far not adequate” and “not the highest customary of soccer”.
United have been dominated by the Norwegian aspect, who’re within the midst of their home season. Rosenborg hit the submit 4 occasions and had 22 photographs on the United objective earlier than ultimately taking the lead within the 93rd minute via Noah Holm’s late strike.
Ten Hag named Marcus Rashford, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jonny Evans, Mason Mount and captain for the day Casemiro of their beginning line-up earlier than taking the entire outfield gamers off at half-time in a deliberate change.
Final season, Man Utd conceded 20 or extra photographs in a Premier League sport on 15 events.
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Erik ten Hag was left unimpressed by Man Utd
“The consequence isn’t secondary. We play pre-season however at Manchester United, there’s a normal,” stated Ten Hag to MUTV after the sport.
“You win video games. Undoubtedly you do not lose video games. If you cannot win, do not lose the sport as we did on the finish, the final second of the sport.
“The efficiency is extra essential. The efficiency was under customary.”
United have been grateful to younger goalkeeper Radek Vitek who managed to maintain the rating down, because the 20-year-old made six key saves in Trondheim.
Requested about Vitek’s show, Ten Hag replied: “For instance he acquired the chance from the staff to make some superb saves – as a result of our efficiency as a staff is by far not adequate.
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Marcus Rashford performed 45 minutes for Manchester United of their 1-0 loss at Rosenborg
“I’ve seen this isn’t the usual for prime soccer. High soccer, it’s important to obtain a lot increased requirements. It begins with any particular person, ensure you are match.
“I do know we will not be match match on this second due to this fact you want these video games. I do know we’re taking part in an opponent who’re of their league, they’ve a a lot increased health degree. However nonetheless we’re Man Utd and gamers and groups from Man Utd should carry out higher.”
United changed their first-half staff with a bunch of kids and whereas Ten Hag praised the younger aspect for his or her second-half show, he added they did not take his recommendation onto the pitch.
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Roseborg dominated in opposition to United
“They all the time pay attention, they attempt to switch. We did not succeed immediately,” added Ten hag.
“However the angle, they need to switch the teaching play mannequin, they’re all the time prepared to do it. However it’s clear immediately we did not switch it to the pitch.”
Man Utd’s pre-season schedule in full
July 15: Rosenborg 1-0 Manchester United
July 20: Man Utd vs Rangers – Scottish Gasoline Murrayfield, Edinburgh – kick-off 4pm
July 27: Man Utd vs Arsenal – SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, kick-off 5pm native time (1am July 28 UK time)
July 31: Man Utd vs Actual Betis – Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, kick-off 7pm native time (5am August 1 UK time)
August 3: Man Utd vs Liverpool – Brice Stadium, South Carolina, kick-off 7.30pm native time (12.30am August 4 UK time)
August 10 – Neighborhood Protect: Man Metropolis vs Man Utd – Wembley, kick-off 3pm
Man Utd 2024/25 fixtures: Ten Hag begins with Fulham, stay on Sky
Manchester United will begin their 2024/25 Premier League season with a house fixture in opposition to Fulham, stay on Sky Sports activities, and face Liverpool within the opening month of the season.
The opening sport of the brand new marketing campaign might be performed on Friday August 16, with kick-off at 8pm.
United then journey to Brighton earlier than their first large derby of the season at residence to Liverpool with the sport at present scheduled for Saturday August 31.
The reverse fixture might be performed at the beginning of 2025 with a visit to Anfield on January 4.
Followers must wait till December for the primary Manchester derby of the season, away at Manchester Metropolis on December 14. The reverse fixture at Previous Trafford might be performed on April 5.
Boxing Day will see Man Utd journey to Wolves, and they’re going to end the 2024/25 marketing campaign at residence to Aston Villa on Might 25.
