Ten Hag praised Manchester United's excellent performance against Liverpool at Anfield. He emphasised that his players were giving it their all, noting that while Liverpool dominated possession, United had more clear scoring opportunities. Ten Hag singled out young midfielder Kobe Meno for his speed of reading and action, as well as his keen grasp of the passing line. Ten Hag, meanwhile, praised centre-back Raphael Varane's key role at the back. He emphasised that the team as a whole has performed well and shown a smart and united side.
Ten Hag responded to Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk's comments but was proud of his team. He also said that United were also positive in their tactical set-up, with the only criticism being the desire for better possession and passing of the ball to create more of a threat. Finally, Ten Hag admits that his side are still expected to produce well this season. Liverpool are a very good team, especially in attack, with the players running aggressively. They demand a lot of defensive discipline from the team, and that's a testament to their outstanding performances. The fighting spirit, passion and desire of the team are very clear.
We knew before that we had two wins over the last year, but we also suffered heavy defeats. Of course, we crave revenge. We've got a great squad, a good team and Manchester United are going to shine this season. Bruno Fernandes, who was absent due to suspension, was replaced as captain by academy midfielder Scott McTominay in what was his first Premier League captain's armband. He was almost purged before the season but is now wearing the captain's armband and he is very proud of that. "Being captain of the club is the biggest honour of my career and I am very grateful.
The 26-year-old said: "We've had a lot of injuries but the young players have done well and I'm proud to be able to lead them out of this situation. It's just a pity that we didn't get a win today. ”