Ten Hag Slams Manchester United Players After Embarrassing Preseason Loss to Rosenborg

 

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag did not mince words in his criticism of his players following the team's 1-0 defeat to Norwegian club Rosenborg in a preseason friendly match.

Ten Hag described the performance as "by far not good enough" for a Manchester United team, emphasizing that the standard at the club demands winning games, not losing them. The Dutchman was particularly disappointed that his side conceded the late winning goal to Rosenborg, who are currently 11th in the Norwegian top division.

The United boss acknowledged that his players were not match-fit at this stage of preseason, but insisted that should not be an excuse for the lackluster display. Ten Hag stressed that Manchester United players must perform at a much higher level, starting with individual fitness and commitment.

The manager also criticized the team's lack of protection, which allowed the Rosenborg goalkeeper to make several impressive saves. Ten Hag suggested that the poor team performance was the primary reason the goalkeeper had opportunities to shine.

While acknowledging that there were some "bad tackles" in the first half that resulted in injuries to Casemiro and Jonny Evans, Ten Hag expressed confidence that the players would recover in time for the next training session.

This scathing assessment from the United manager underscores his high expectations and unwillingness to accept anything less than the best from his players, even in a preseason friendly. Ten Hag's strong words serve as a wake-up call for the Manchester United squad as they prepare for the upcoming season.