Coach says ‘the back and the front’ to blame for Spurs defeat‘They didn’t run. They run in the wrong moments, too late’
Erik ten Hag has criticised Manchester United’s attack and defence for not running in last Saturday’s 2-0 loss at Tottenham. The defeat followed a scrappy 1-0 opening-day win over Wolves as United have endured a stumbling start to the season. While Ten Hag believes his side were dominant during the early stages at Spurs, of his outfield players only the midfielders Casemiro, Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes were absolved of responsibility for the loss.
Instead, the Dutchman blamed his rearguard of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphaël Varane, Lisando Martínez and Luke Shaw, plus the front three of Antony, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.
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