Erik ten Hag was irritated that his Man Utd stars didn’t play nicely for the entire recreation in opposition to Aston Villa however he was “proud” of their second-half displaying.
The Purple Devils slipped to a disappointing defeat final weekend in opposition to Aston Villa as they have been crushed 3-1 at Villa Park.
United had an opportunity to get their revenge in midweek after they confronted Unai Emery’s aspect within the third-round of the Carabao Cup.
The Premier League rivals performed out a tepid opening half at Previous Trafford. However the second-half was loads higher as six objectives have been scored.
Ollie Watkins fired Aston Villa forward however it took Anthony Martial lower than a minute to equalise.
The Villans went in entrance once more moments after as Diogo Dalot scored an personal purpose. Man Utdhave been capable of reply shortly once more although as Marcus Rashford made it 2-2 within the 67th minute.
United have been the higher aspect general and objectives from Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay took the sport away from Villa as the hosts ran out 4-2 winners.
They are going to face Vincent Kompany’s Burnley within the subsequent spherical of the competitors.
Ten Hag acknowledged post-match that Christian Eriksen’s presence within the second-half helped his aspect.
“Our two halves are by no means the identical. We managed the sport within the first half by good urgent, we received quite a lot of possession however then did the unsuitable issues,” Ten Hag instructed Sky Sports activities.
“Unhealthy in transition, lacking the move, one step too late passing in behind so we missed quite a lot of alternatives.
“We have been sloppy and had some corners in opposition to us. At half-time, we mentioned to maintain the urgent however be extra direct. I’m happy with the group we may do this, we’re joyful tonight.
“They [Aston Villa] play with a excessive line so it’s important to move the ball behind and we have been fairly profitable within the second half.
“The issue within the first half was that we had too many touches and missed the second that’s why we introduced Christian Eriksen on.
“I’m pleased with that resilience. That’s what we want and have to point out each recreation, I used to be so upset and mad on Sunday as a result of we didn’t battle. We have been sloppy, particularly within the defence and United gamers all the time have to point out 100% self-discipline.”
On the season up to now: “Fast recreation, intense recreation. What now we have to do higher now we have to play soccer at a excessive depth as a result of that’s what the highest groups do.
“We have now made a step in the correct path however now we have to search out the moments to get extra composure on the ball and discover the moments the place we will pace up. We’re in the correct path however nonetheless an extended method to go.”
On utilizing the World Cup as a time to mirror: “We regularly analyse and mirror, now now we have a bit extra time. We are able to go a bit deeper and we’ll do this and see the place we will enhance.”
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