(PLO)- Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag explained the game-changing message in the crucial win over Barcelona, following his men were trailing in the first half.
Dutch strategist Erik ten Hag was very open following the students’ 2-1 Europa League victory over big rival Barcelona. He just had the best night of his career at Manchester United, helping his players eliminate the Spanish giants into the next phase of Europe’s second division.
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The Red Devils playing evenly and showing class in both legs is the clearest sign of a return to the glory days under the great Sir Alex Ferguson. The visitors Barca took the lead from a Robert Lewandowski penalty in the first half following a Bruno Fernandes foul, but they exploded in the second half.
Prime Minister Fred restored the tie just minutes into the second half and Antony, a substitute at halftime, sealed the 2-1 win with a superb volley.
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Fred and Antony are the authors of two goals to help Man United overcome Barca. Photo: GETTY. |
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed he told his players to believe in themselves during half-time at Old Trafford, when they were down and a win was needed, as the first leg was a draw. 2-2. And Ten Hag was happy to reveal what he shared with the players during halftime.
“I insist on faith in the players,” said the 53-year-old coach, who has worked wonders since being appointed in the summer. Neither side has much of a chance. Everyone found the first half to be too boring. We had a long-range defensive player Casemiro but we didn’t use his full performance. Similarly, Aaron Wan-Bissaka had a lot of space on the right, but failed to capitalize.
I think in an emergency we can be braver. Therefore, I emphasized to the students that they need to boldly play football and change themselves. And it’s true that my players changed in the second half once morest a big team. Another important issue was when we decided to replace Antony on the pitch. He brought more speed into the game and gave more confidence to his teammates on the pitch.”
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Coach Ten Hag is excited with the victory over big rival Barca, who is leading La Liga. Photo: GETTY. |
In a separate interview with BT Sport, the Dutchman also admitted that he was happy to help Man United turn the tide. Optimism grew in the club, following Fred raised the level of the Red Devils with the Brazil international scoring the goal following Bruno’s cross. And Antony then nailed the dramatic match to spark wild celebrations in the stands at Old Trafford.
“We have achieved some good victories in the domestic arena. But beating Barcelona, who are leading La Liga, is a big victory,” – Ten Hag happily shared.
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