Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag stated an absence of perception was the rationale his aspect capitulated so badly of their 6-3 thrashing by the hands of native rivals Manchester Metropolis on Sunday.
United got here into Sunday’s derby conflict on the Etihad Stadium on the again of 4 successive league wins, a run that included victories over Arsenal and Liverpool.
However hat-tricks from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden earned Metropolis a rampant victory, with the profitable margin not giving a real reflection of the gulf between the previous foes.
“We lacked perception from the beginning,” Ten Hag stated. “Within the final 5 video games we had a robust perception, at the moment it was the opposite manner round.
“We aren’t defending entrance foot and we allow them to play. In possession we weren’t courageous sufficient, made errors and unhealthy choices — then you definitely get hammered.
“There are by no means excuses in high soccer, it’s important to deliver outcomes, however it’s regular in our course of we may have setbacks. We simply should be taught from it.”
Ten Hag additionally defined why substitute Anthony Martial was the person he turned to within the second half to try to get United again within the match, quite than Cristiano Ronaldo, and why big-money signing Casemiro was once more neglected for a beginning spot.
“I would not deliver him (Ronaldo) in out of respect for his massive profession,” Ten Hag added. “Anthony Martial wanted the minutes and he scored two objectives.
“After we signed him (Casemiro) we began to win. It’s in regards to the crew, and the crew was doing very well.
“Scott McTominay has been performing nicely, however I’m certain Casemiro will probably be vital for us in the long term, and discover himself within the crew within the brief time period. That may are available in a pure manner.”