Ten Hag defends Man Utd players after Copenhagen shock: Do you have an hour...?

Football
9 Nov 2023 • 7:52 AM MYT
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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag defended his players after their stunning 4-3 defeat at Champions League opponents FC Copenhagen.

United appeared in control until Marcus Rashford was sent off before halftime for a high challenge. FCK struck twice inside the final ten minutes to earn the win.

Ten Hag later said, "Do you have one hour? I think first we played very good until the red card. The red card changed everything. Then it becomes a different game.

"We concede two goals that shouldn't count. It is disappointing.

"Not only tonight. We have to deal with many decisions against us in other games. That's how it is. But the season is long. At one point it will turn in our favour.

"It is harsh decision. He was going for the ball. The review was over, then he went up to the screen. I think the referee was not sure.

"After half-time it was better but the two goals should not count. The first is offside, there is a player in front of Onana. The second, what can you do about that?

"I saw lots of positives, but in the end we lose some focus. It's hard when you play so long with 10 men.

"That was the best 20 minutes I saw from my side. Also with 10 we were still controlling the game. It's very disappointing. We fought so hard, played so good. Still we don't have one point."