Peter Schmeichel Confused By Erik ten Hag’s Use of Scott McTominay

Peter Schmeichel insists he cannot understand why Scott McTominay has been reduced to a bit-part player at Manchester United by Erik ten Hag.

The Scotland international appeared destined to leave his boyhood club in the summer amid interest from West Ham. United, however, failed to receive a suitable bid and retained the services of a player who has been much maligned since breaking into the first team under Jose Mourinho.

The 26-year-old has fallen down Ten Hag’ pecking order this season but proved his worth with two injury-time goals against Brentford that secured an astonishing comeback victory and may well have saved his manager’s job.

Peter Schmeichel Questions Erik ten Hag’s Use of Scott McTominay

‘He’s got the ability to do that,’ a puzzled Schmeichel told Premier League productions after McTominay’s heroics. ‘I don’t understand what coaches are doing. Scott McTominay was up for sale all summer and I don’t understand that.

‘He’s a fantastic player, you need utility players. You need players that can play different positions, that can come from the bench and change the course of the game and he’s definitely one of them.

‘You bring in players and you sit there with big question marks, why is that player there?’

Erik ten Hag Praises Scott McTominay’s Commitment to Manchester United

A relieved Ten Hag, meanwhile, thanked his matchwinner after the game and praised his never say die attitude. He said: ‘You know with Scott you get drive and energy on the pitch. He can make a goal, he can arrive and his willingness is very strong.

‘His feeling for this club is very strong, he plays with all his heart. He will always defend the colours of this club.’

Conclusion

Scott McTominay’s two injury time goals against Brentford have not only saved Erik ten Hag’s job, but also highlighted the importance of utility players in football. Peter Schmeichel is confused as to why McTominay was up for sale all summer, but Ten Hag has praised his commitment to Manchester United and his willingness to always defend the club’s colours.

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