Scott McTominay Reveals What Erik ten Hag Said Before His Late Heroics in Manchester United’s Dramatic Win Over Brentford

Manchester United’s dramatic win over Brentford was made possible by a late heroics from Scott McTominay. The Scotland international scored twice in injury time to complete an incredible comeback for the Red Devils, and he has now revealed what manager Erik ten Hag said to him before he took the field.

McTominay’s Late Heroics

Manchester United looked to be heading for another demoralising defeat when they trailed to Mathias Jensen’s calamitous opener up until injury time. McTominay, who came close to leaving his boyhood club in the summer, represented his manager’s last throw of the dice when he was introduced to the fray with three minutes of normal time remaining.

The Scotland international looked to have rescued a point with a fine finish in the 93rd minute, but better was to follow when he nodded home at the far post after Harry Maguire had headed the ball back across the penalty area.

‘It was very loud, the fans were roaring us on so I couldn’t hear fully,’ said McTominay when asked what tactical direction he received from his manager. ‘He probably said something like: ‘Go on and score,’ which is what I did. That might be one of my favourite moments on a football pitch. Two goals at the death was incredible, but I am just happy to be able to contribute and show people that I can do it.’

Significance of Victory

On the significance of a victory that will, temporarily at least, relieve the pressure on Ten Hag, McTominay said: ‘Massive. Everyone knows we are in a difficult period at the minute, but we have fighters in the group that want to keep going right until the end. It could have been anyone on that pitch scoring the two goals. Really pleased and hopefully we can build on that from here.

‘Sometimes we feel like we are in our own bubble with people outside only saying negative things, but we just have to block that out and be better after the international break.’

Conclusion

Scott McTominay’s late heroics were enough to secure a dramatic win for Manchester United over Brentford. The Scotland international revealed that he was unable to fully comprehend Erik ten Hag’s instructions before his late heroics due to the cacophony of noise from the Old Trafford crowd. On the significance of the victory, McTominay said it was ‘massive’ and that it could be a turning point for his team.

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