Erik ten Hag slammed the angle of his Manchester United gamers after they had been overwhelmed 3-0 and 5-2 on mixture at Sevilla within the Europa League quarter-finals.
Man Utd had blown a 2-0 lead within the ultimate minutes of the primary leg at {Old} Trafford final week and shortly fell behind within the south of Spain after David De Gea and Harry Maguire mixed to offer the hosts the lead within the tie.
There was an additional mistake from De Gea within the second half as Sevilla went on to win convincingly in opposition to the lacklustre guests and afterwards Man Utd head coach Ten Hag was essential of the appliance he’d seen from his gamers.
“It is clear, after we make such errors, it is very troublesome to win a soccer sport,” Ten Hag advised BT Sport.
“It is apparent [the atmosphere may have had an impact] however it might probably’t be. The followers can anticipate that we are able to cope with it. I will not say that is a proof for it.
“We weren’t composed, we weren’t calm. When you beat the press there are big areas on the pitch however we did not do it at the beginning. It was so apparent the best way to do it.
“Dangerous selections. And likewise we lose the battles. They’d extra ardour, extra want, extra willingness. For instance the second purpose. Then it is troublesome to win large soccer video games.
“We confirmed on so many events good performances and good wins. However tonight and a few events extra, we weren’t prepared for the sport and it might probably’t be. Whenever you’re at this degree and taking part in for Man Utd it’s a must to be prepared for each sport.
“This can be a nice alternative, a fantastic event, a quarter-final in Europe to win one thing and then you definately give it away. Now we have accountable ourselves.”
This was the second time this season Man Utd had made two errors main on to an opposition purpose in the identical match, with the opposite event coming within the 4-0 defeat to Brentford at the beginning of the season.
Ten Hag – who has additionally seen his crew lose 6-3 in a Manchester derby and 7-0 to rivals Liverpool this season – admitted there is a matter inside his crew with particular person errors.
“It is an issue,” he stated. “We won’t run away from it. However on Sunday [in the FA Cup semi-final with Brighton] now we have one other alternative to work on that. Now we have to step up and present extra character, persona.
“It is not about [the players who are missing]. It is in regards to the gamers who’re on the pitch. They must carry out. I consider in them, belief them and so they have to point out. At the moment we weren’t ok.”
When requested about De Gea’s long-term future as Man Utd’s No1 goalkeeper following the efficiency, Ten Hag backed the Spaniard in his post-match press convention.
“He is the one with probably the most clear sheets within the Premier League, in order that reveals he is a really succesful goalkeeper,” stated the Man Utd head coach.
Evaluation: ‘Sevilla dominated Man Utd in each division’
Terry Gibson on Sky Sports activities Information:
“The primary purpose was after seven minutes and it might have been two by then. You are pondering this can be a shaky begin by Man Utd.
“Gamers are lacking however there isn’t any excuse for the best way they’ve carried out tonight.
“Sevilla have completely dominated Man Utd in each division on the pitch.
“Do you bear in mind at the start of the season once they misplaced 4-0 at Brentford and Ten Hag gave them a working session due to the bottom they hadn’t lined within the match? That could be wanted once more. They have been second greatest.
“By way of angle: No urgency. They have been out-fought by Sevilla who clearly confirmed extra want.”
Europa League specialist Sevilla strike once more – Opta stats
- Because the competitors’s rebranding in 2009-10, Sevilla have made the semi-final of the UEFA Europa League on extra events than every other facet (5). On the earlier 4 events they’ve reached the semi-finals they’ve gone on to win the competitors (2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 & 2019-20).
- Manchester United have received none of their 5 video games in opposition to Sevilla in main European competitors (D2 L3), probably the most they’ve confronted a facet with out ever successful of their European historical past.
- For a sixth successive season, Manchester United have been eradicated from a European knockout tie by Spanish opposition – with three of these coming in opposition to Sevilla (2017-18, 2019-20 & 2022-23).
- That is the primary time Manchester United have been eradicated on the quarter-final phases of the UEFA Europa League, having progressed from every of their three such ties earlier than as we speak.