Erik ten Hag Responds to Virgil van Dijk’s Criticism of Manchester United’s Performance
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Ajax, has responded to Virgil van Dijk’s criticism of Manchester United’s performance against Liverpool. Ten Hag insists that his team had the best chances to win the game at Anfield.
Ten Hag Dismisses Van Dijk’s Criticism
Erik ten Hag has dismissed Virgil van Dijk’s criticism of Manchester United’s performance in their goalless draw against Liverpool. Van Dijk claimed that “only one team was trying to win the game” and suggested that United would be satisfied with a point. However, Ten Hag disagrees and believes that his team had the better chances to score.
United Earn a Point at Anfield
Manchester United earned a valuable point after a goalless draw against Liverpool at Anfield. This result ended Liverpool’s 100% home record this season. Despite being outshot by the hosts, United had their own opportunities to score, with Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho coming close.
Ten Hag’s Response
Ten Hag addressed Van Dijk’s criticism in his post-match press conference. He acknowledged that his team could have capitalized on more ball regains and created more scoring opportunities. However, he emphasized that they had the best chances from open play, highlighting the opportunities for Hojlund and Garnacho.
Praise for Varane and Evans
Ten Hag also praised his center-back partnership of Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans, who played together for the first time due to Harry Maguire’s injury. He commended their performance and described them as experienced players who led the team from the back.
Conclusion
Erik ten Hag remains confident in his team’s performance against Liverpool and disagrees with Virgil van Dijk’s criticism of Manchester United. He believes that his team had the best chances to win the game and praises his center-back partnership of Varane and Evans. United’s draw at Anfield was a positive result, ending Liverpool’s home winning streak this season.
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