BREAKING NEWS:Erik Ten Hag expressed frustration, stating he must address the issue because if it recurs, he will either have to let the board sell the players involved or resign from the team. He criticized three Manchester United players for the loss on Saturday, excluding Fernandez and Rashford from his reproach.

Manchester United faced a disappointing defeat against Brighton, with Joao Pedro scoring a last-minute winner in the 95th minute. The loss was especially frustrating for United, as they had just started their season with a narrow win over Fulham the previous week. However, this time around, they found themselves on the receiving end of a late goal that cost them valuable points.

Brighton took the lead through former Manchester United player Danny Welbeck, but United responded with a goal from Amad Diallo. Alejandro Garnacho thought he had put United ahead, but his goal was disallowed by VAR due to an offside infringement by Joshua Zirkzee, who inadvertently touched the ball before it went in.

As the match neared its conclusion, Joao Pedro was left unmarked in the box and capitalized on the opportunity, scoring the decisive goal past goalkeeper Andre Onana. The lack of defensive coordination in the final moments of the game left Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag visibly frustrated.

In his post-match interview, Ten Hag did not hold back his disappointment and pointed fingers at three of his players for their failure to prevent the cross that led to Brighton’s winning goal.

He emphasized that the situation was avoidable and highlighted the need for better communication and alignment among his players during such crucial moments. Ten Hag stated that it was imperative for the team to understand their roles and responsibilities in protecting their goal.

He specifically mentioned that the three right-footed players involved in the build-up to Brighton’s goal should have done a better job of forcing the opposition player, Simon Adingra, down the line, thereby preventing the dangerous cross. Ten Hag acknowledged that multiple mistakes were made in that sequence, which ultimately led to Manchester United conceding what he described as “soft goals.”

The defensive frailties that plagued United last season seem to have resurfaced, and Ten Hag is now faced with the challenge of addressing these issues early in the current campaign. He may need to consider making changes in his defensive lineup, perhaps giving Matthijs de Ligt a starting role, as the team’s defense has shown signs of vulnerability in their opening matches.

The awareness and positioning of players like Harry Maguire have come under scrutiny, and improvements are needed if United are to avoid a repeat of last season’s defensive struggles.

For Manchester United, a stronger defensive setup is crucial moving forward, and Ten Hag has made it clear that changes will be necessary to ensure stability at the back.

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