Ten Hag reveals Hojlund to motivate the conversation, explaining Garnacho playing on the right
After 15 Premier League games, 1,026 minutes of play and 19 goals, Hojlund finally scored his first Premier League goal. It was a crucial goal for Manchester United as they won 3-2 against Aston Villa. After the game, Ten Hag praised 20-year-old Hojlund and 19-year-old Garnacho, both of whom were level on the scoresheet.
Ten Hag revealed he encouraged his team after half-time and said the team could still win. 'We played very solid in the first half and because we conceded two goals from set-pieces, we were careless. Ten Hag said: 'We made some changes to the way we pressed, but the truth was that we created some chances in the first half, like Hojlund twice, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Diogu Darlow. We've been saying to keep going and trust yourself. At half-time, I said, be confident, we can win!
Commenting on how he helped Hojlund not score, Ten Hag said: "I spoke to him several times and I told him he scored a lot of goals for Denmark and five in the Champions League. Of course, if a shooter can't score, that's going to be a problem, but he's got a lot of quality, he's always been very persistent, he's got his charisma. It's time to score. In the end, he succeeded. He will get more points. If you stick to it, the goal will come.
Alex scored a goal in the 59th minute, ending the team's record of 439 minutes without conceding a goal. This time he came on as a right winger. Garnacho and Marcus Rashford are equally adept at insertion, with the 19-year-old 'new Ronaldo' boasting a right foot that is far superior to Marcus Larvae's and scoring a goal with the leg he doesn't often use. Ten Hag explained: 'I think he's a big danger on the right and he's been positive for 90 minutes. The strikers were outstanding, and they gave the opposition more difficulties at the right time.
Ten Hag believes concentration is an important factor in turning the tide of the game. "From the first half to the second half, the atmosphere on the pitch changed a lot," he said. When we were out of focus, we almost conceded two set-pieces in the first half. But when it comes to attacks, we've been working on it. 'At half-time, I told my players to have confidence, to play like them and to give more. 'We have to attack more and when it's 2-1 it's different. I always say we were competitive against Arsenal and we were competitive against Liverpool. Therefore, if we give it our all, we can defeat no matter what enemy we encounter. So stay confident, don't worry about 0:2, stick to it, and show your character. They showed our individuality and I think it was a really great group performance.
INEOS' sporting director, Sir Dave Brailsford, has also arrived at Old Trafford and will be on the 13th$500 million** to buy a 25% stake in Mr. Jim Ratcliffe and thus join the board of directors of Manchester United. Ying ** revealed that Reggie is expected to go to the "Dream Theater" to watch the game in person during New Year's Day.
The coach is a cyclist and Braitford has a lot of influence in the British team, so Ten Hag is still familiar with the balding player. Speaking for the first time about his new club, Ten Hag said: "I haven't been in contact with Brailsford yet, it's because the contract hasn't been negotiated yet. Even though I already knew what was going on, my whole focus was on this game.
Ten Hag added: "I don't think it made any impact on the athletes, and I think I've heard from Richard Arnold and Patrick Stewart. We look forward to the future. I feel like all of INEOS' teams are thriving, they have a deep knowledge of the top sport, they have their own bikes and two teams, which allows them to do their thing. So, looking ahead, they want to work with us, and we want to work with them.