Ten Hag urges Manchester United forwards to improve goal-scoring prowess
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has called for his team's forwards to display more "killer instinct" in front of goal. This comes after the Red Devils have managed to net only five times in the current Premier League season, resulting in a nil goal difference. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities during their recent match against Crystal Palace, United were unable to convert any into goals.
Ten Hag acknowledges need for improvement in goal-scoring
In the previous season, United scored 57 goals but conceded 58. During their recent match against Crystal Palace, they had 15 shots on goal, six of which were on target. However, they failed to score again, resulting in a goalless draw. When asked about his concerns regarding United's attack this season, ten Hag stated that while they create many chances and are capable of scoring multiple goals, there is definitely room for improvement.
Ten Hag emphasizes on mental preparedness and creativity
Ten Hag emphasized the need for his forwards to be mentally prepared and creative. He said, "There are different aspects to this. Most important is that you create chances and we create a lot of good moments, we are very creative, we have many opportunities to score goals, keep this process going and [work on] finishing." This statement underscores his belief in the team's ability to bounce back from their current goal-scoring slump.
United set to face Twente in Europa League opener
United are set to face FC Twente in their opening match of the Europa League on Wednesday. The tournament now features an expanded format with 32 teams. Ten Hag acknowledged the significance of this competition as it offers a pathway to the Champions League for the winners. However, he also expressed concerns about the additional strain this could place on his players due to an increased number of matches and competitions.
Ten Hag expresses concerns over player workload
Ten Hag expressed his concerns about the increased workload on his players due to the new format of the Europa League. He stated, "There are too many games, too many competitions, it's clear. The players are overloaded, this is not good for football." These comments highlight his apprehension about the potential impact of this additional strain on player performance and well-being.
