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Manchester United boss Eric ten Hag has criticized his workforce for a scarcity of composure and endurance throughout their 2-0 win in opposition to Everton.
United received in opposition to the Toffees due to objectives from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford.
Each objectives had been penalty kicks. All two had been received by Alejandro Garnacho, who was wonderful and a continuing nightmare for Everton's defenders.
Regardless of profitable, the Crimson Devils had been nonetheless largely unconvincing. Total the efficiency was not superb and but it left rather a lot to be desired.
United particularly had been seeking to stay in possession. Casemiro was one of many fundamental culprits on this as he saved giving the ball away, even when there was no strain on the opposition.
This was not misplaced on Ten Hag, who spoke to TNT Sports activities after the match.
The United boss gave his verdict on the win in opposition to Sean Dyche's facet, saying, “We might have simply scored 3 or 4 objectives.”
“We defended very properly. Our anticipated goal is way more than that. We’re defending low-quality alternatives. “Generally we’re defending very thinly and we will do this very properly.”
Nonetheless he added, “Within the build-up, I feel we will be extra calm and affected person on the ball. “Everton performed properly and pressed, giving us a number of probabilities on the again.”
Ten Hag praised Garnacho's impression on the workforce. “He’s making superb progress and we’re very happy with that. His contribution at this time was big, his runs, his dribbles. Additionally it is engaging for the viewers. Clearly, we wish to present one thing. I feel the punishment is acceptable.”
The 54-year-old coach additionally talked about Rashford and commented that the Englishman is now changing into extra of a risk throughout matches.
“He (Rashford) is sweet on the sport, good on the workforce. This exhibits workforce spirit. Bruno took the primary however we now have different superb penalty takers. “He’s good within the workforce for the time being and is a risk.”
“Now we have to place strain on the groups above us!”
Eric ten Hag on Man Utd's 2-0 win over Everton and progress…
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