[
3
Manchester United supervisor Eric ten Hague has revealed that Marcus Rashford and Jonny Evans performed by ache in the course of the group's defeat to Manchester Metropolis.
Metropolis beat United 3–1 on the Etihad Stadium.
Two brace from Phil Foden and a aim from Erling Haaland canceled out Marcus Rashford's early opener, inflicting additional bother for Ten Hag, who’s already underneath stress.
It was United's eleventh defeat in 27 Premier League video games.
It was the membership's sixteenth defeat in all competitions this season – disappointing to say the least.
Whereas Ten Hag and his gamers haven’t helped themselves all through the time period, accidents have additionally performed a big function in hampering the membership's marketing campaign.
In the meanwhile, the likes of Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malaysia, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Luke Shaw, Rasmus Hjolund and Mason Mount are recovering from numerous bodily setbacks.
The one outfield gamers who’ve missed a recreation to date this season as a result of harm are Diogo Delot, Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho.
After the ultimate whistle, Ten Hag spoke to reporters and confirmed that Evans and Rashford performed with accidents towards the reigning Premier League champions.
Eric Ten Hag advised @talksport Marcus Rashford and Jonny Evans each performed with accidents at this time. additionally mentioned #MUFC Will proceed to struggle for a Champions League place regardless of an 11-point hole on the highest 4.
– Alex Criminal ⚽️🎙 (@alex_crook) 3 March 2024
Each gamers began the sport however have been subbed off earlier than the ninetieth minute.
Evans was eliminated within the 68th minute and changed by younger Willie Kambwala. Rashford was taken off six minutes later and changed by the ineffective and ineffectual Antony.
It was solely after Evans and Rashford took their locations on the bench that the floodgates opened and Metropolis rallied to win.
“They struggled to be part of the sport however after 60-70 minutes we needed to take them off,” Ten Hag mentioned of the pair.
“It wasn't for our profit.”
Eric ten Hag on Rashford/Evans departure: “He struggled to be part of the sport however after 60-70 minutes we needed to take him off. It was to not our benefit.”
– Simon Stone (@sistoney67) 3 March 2024
Subsequent up for United is Sean Dyche's Everton at Outdated Trafford on Saturday.