Manchester United

2024 - 9 - 26

Manchester Unitedin henkinen peli: Miksi pelaajat eivät oikein syttynyt?

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Erik Ten Hag on huolissaan Manchester Unitedin mielentilasta, kun joukkue jäädytti voiton toiveet FC Twentelle. Mikä meni pieleen, ja miten joukkue voi kääntää kelkkansa?

Manchester United aloitti Europa League -kampanjansa synkissä tunnelmissa, kun joukkue väänsi itselleen kuivan 1-1 tasapelin FC Twenten kanssa. Erik ten Hag puhui avoimesti pelaajiensa mentaliteetista, kritisoiden heitä hetkellisestä mukavuusalueen puolustamisesta. "Meidän olisi pitänyt tappaa peli, mutta sen sijaan annoimme Twentelle mahdollisuuden nousta tasoihin," Ten Hag tiivisti. ManUtdin kokeneelta keskikenttäpelaajalta Christian Erikseniltä kuultiin voimakkaat kommentit ottelun jälkeen, kun hän myönsi, että vastustajat "halusivat voittoa enemmän kuin me".

Erik Ten Hag sai myös kriittistä palautetta Manuel Ugarteilta, joka pelasi ensimmäisen täyden ottelunsa Manchester Unitedin väreissä. Ugarte ei ollut tyytyväinen omaan esitykseensä, ja hänen näkemyksensä liittyvät laajempaan ongelmaan joukkueen henkisessä valmistautumisessa. "Meidän on otettava vastuu omasta pelistämme, eikä vain syyttää toisia," hän painotti. Tämä herättää kysymyksiä siitä, kuinka joukkue saa luotua voittamisen kulttuurin ja ylpeydentunteen yhteisölle.

Viikonlopun huomioitu ottelu Evertonia vastaan tarjoaa Unitedille loistavan mahdollisuuden korjata kurssia. Evertonin päävalmentaja Sørensen myönsi aikaisemmassa lehdistötilaisuudessa joukkueensa rakenteelliset ongelmat, mutta Unitedin on nyt hyödynnettävä tämä tilaisuus hyväkseen. Fanit odottavat kuumina jo neidon päivää, jolloin joukkue löytää jälleen voittoisan polkunsa.

Kaiken kaikkiaan Manchester Unitedin haasteet jatkuvat, mutta toivon kipinä elää, kun joukkue lähtee hakemaan voittoa Evertonista. Ja toivottavasti Ten Hag löytää oikeat sanat ja keinot, jotka herättävät pelaajat syttymään kentällä. Alkuperäisessä keittiössä meininki oli vauhdikasta ja energistä, mutta kun kenttä vaihtuu, onko silloin samanlaisia taikakohtia? Suuri kysymys toivotuksineen avautuu taas pelin myötä.

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Erik Ten Hag Criticises Manchester United's Mentality (Forbes)

Erik ten Hag questioned the mentality of his players after their 1-1 draw with FC Twente in the Europa League.

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Manuel Ugarte gives blunt verdict on first 90 minutes for Manchester ... (Yahoo Sports)

Ugarte played a full game for the first time as Man UTd drew 1-1 with FC Twente in the Europa League but wasn't happy with his performance.

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Ten Hag criticises Manchester United for 'complacency' against ... (The Guardian)

The Manchester United manager said his side failed to 'kill the game' as the English team conceded a sloppy equaliser to FC Twente in the Europa League.

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Manchester United: Ten Hag Slams 'Complacent' Players After ... (Sportscasting)

Manchester United played out a 1-1 draw with Twente in the UEFA Europa League. Erik ten Hag was fuming with his players' body language.

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'They wanted it more than us!' - Christian Eriksen rueful after ... (DAZN News US)

Christian Eriksen believes Manchester United were held by Twente in their UEFA Europa League opener as their visitors "wanted it more" than the Premie...

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Getting the game right key for Everton against Manchester United ... (Yahoo Sports)

When speaking in the pre-match press conference, Everton boss Sørensen admitted that his side's structure was not quite right against Brighton & Hove Albion and ...

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Europa League : Manchester United Held By Twente, Lazio ... (AIT LIVE)

Manchester United started their Europa League campaign on a disappointing note on Wednesday after a 1-1 draw against FC Twente at a rainy Old Trafford.

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Manchester United held by Twente in disappointing Europa League ... (Modern Ghana)

Christian Eriksen was hero and villain for Manchester United as Erik ten Hag 39;s men stumbled at the start of their Europa League campaign, being held to a ...

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How to watch and follow Everton v United Women (Manchester United)

Geyse, Leah Galton and Grace Clinton — who spent last season on loan with Tottenham Hotspur — provided the goals, and the trio will hope to lead their side to ...

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Manuel Ugarte shows his true colours with Manchester United ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Manuel Ugarte was not happy with his own performance after Man United drew 1-1 with FC Twente in the Europa League on Wednesday night.

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Ten Hag explains who to 'blame' for Manchester United being bad ... (Football365.com)

Erik ten Hag has explained who to 'blame' for the ongoing Manchester United struggles but it is advised that you sit down before he drops those truth bombs.

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Bruno Fernandes' unusual style presents a tactical conundrum for ... (The Athletic)

The captain has been far from his best this term - his high-risk/high-reward approach is yet to pay off. United need that to change quickly.

Manchester United live Q&A: Laurie Whitwell answers your questions (The Athletic)

Our United writer will be on hand to respond to your queries after Erik ten Hag speaks to the media this afternoon.

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Manuel Ugarte gives blunt verdict on first 90 minutes for Manchester ... (The Independent)

Ugarte played a full game for the first time as Man UTd drew 1-1 with FC Twente in the Europa League but wasn't happy with his performance.

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Manchester United aiming to win Premier League title by 2028, CEO ... (The Athletic)

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has told staff that the aim is to win the Premier League title in 2028, for the 150th anniversary of the club ...

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Man Utd chief executive Omar Berrada sets Red Devils Premier ... (Goal.com)

Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has reportedly told the Red Devils' staff that the Premier League title should return to Old Trafford by 2028.

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Erik ten Hag wants Manchester United to be more clinical and reach ... (Irvine Times)

The Old Trafford team have struggled for goals in their most recent two matches.

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Ten Hag Says Lack Of Goals Manchester United's Biggest Problem (Barron's)

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has highlighted a lack of goals as the major factor behind the English giants' faltering start to the season.

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Ten Hag says Manchester United need time to develop Yoro and ... (The Guardian)

Erik ten Hag has pleaded for patience at Manchester United, saying time is required to “build” Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund to reach their ...

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Ten Hag urges Manchester United to “Turned The Corner” (beIN SPORTS USA)

Despite the surprising draw against Twente, the Manchester United coach stated that the team needs to change its direction and mentality.

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Manchester United XI vs Tottenham: Confirmed team news ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Manchester United XI vs Tottenham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League ... Marcus Rashford is expected to start for ...

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How to watch Manchester United vs Tottenham live: Stream link, TV ... (ProSoccerTalk)

Spurs are riding a three-game winning run across all competitions, with Brennan Johnson scoring in all three, and there is a real sense of Postecoglou's ideas ...

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Man United vs Tottenham preview: injuries, stats, news, FPL - ESPN (ESPN)

Everything you need to know as Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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How to watch Manchester United vs Tottenham live: Stream link, TV ... (Yahoo Sports)

Ange Postecoglou's project appears to be progressing at Tottenham, while Manchester United remains a club without an identity under Erik ten Hag, ...

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Manchester United face up to alarming Manuel Ugarte reality after ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The Brazilian, alongside Christian Eriksen, fixed an area of the team that had needed addressing for years. But the fix was always going to be a short-term one, ...

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Ten Hag's team news update v Spurs (Manchester United)

Hot on the heels of the 1-1 draw with FC Twente in the Europa League, the Reds are back at Old Trafford this weekend for the visit of the north Londoners. The ...

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag backs Bruno Fernandes to ... (India Today)

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has backed captain Bruno Fernandes to bounce back after his sluggish start to the new campaign. Fernandes is yet to ...

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