Ten Hag rues missed opportunity in Istanbul

25 Oct 2024

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Erik ten Hag believed that his Manchester United team should have returned from Istanbul with their first win in the Europa League this season.

The Reds took the lead with a brilliant goal from Christian Eriksen in the first half. However, they conceded an equalizer to Youssef En-Nesyri shortly after halftime, a goal that left the manager feeling frustrated. The match ended in a 1-1 draw in Turkey.

Ten Hag highlighted the missed opportunities and commended Andre Onana's outstanding performance in the first half. He also considered our current standing (21st) in the league following three consecutive draws.

Check out the manager's reflections after the game and view his interview on MUTV below...

DISAPPOINTMENT WITH FENERBAHCE'S GOAL

"It was an exciting match with two strong teams both aiming for victory. We all want to win, and when you’re ahead 1-0 in a challenging away game, especially after dominating the first half and creating several opportunities to score again, conceding a goal like we did is disappointing. The initial ball was played into our defensive zone, which shouldn’t have occurred. After that, a cross came in, and then they scored—situations like that should be avoided."

WE DESERVED THE WIN BUT HAD TO ACCEPT A DRAW

"We let a few key chances slip away, especially a spectacular play on the right flank where Diogo Dalot set up Rashford. The final pass just missed the mark. It was a fantastic maneuver on that side, breaking through their defense perfectly, but the last touch wasn't quite right. It's unfortunate because if that had gone in, we would have taken a 2-1 lead and likely secured the win."

TWO POINTS EARNED FROM TWO CHALLENGING AWAY MATCHES

"We really should have taken home the victory in this match, but we understand that the environment here is challenging, so we’ll settle for a point. After playing two difficult away matches — the other one being against FC Porto — we've managed to earn two points. Now, we have two games coming up at Old Trafford in the Europa League, and we need to secure wins if we aim to move forward in the competition."

WE'RE AWARE OF ONANA'S SKILLS

"The saves he made were truly remarkable, especially during the second phase of a corner kick. Andre had two outstanding stops in the first half against Youssef En-Nesyri that were simply extraordinary. We all know he's capable of doing great things, and those moments really showcased that he's an excellent goalkeeper."

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UGARTE BLOCK DEMONSTRATES OUR RESOLVE

"One notable moment came during a counterattack when Manuel Ugarte pulled off a remarkable save right on the goal line. It was a compelling example of the team’s resolve. It’s tough to overcome our squad, but we need to be more decisive in front of the goal. To achieve greater success and secure more victories, we must capitalize on our scoring opportunities."

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