JAKARTA - Manchester United (MU) coach, Erik Ten Hag expressed disappointment over the final result in the Europa League. His team did win over Real Sociedad, but failed to win Group E.
In the final match of the Europa League group stage Friday, November 4 in the morning WIB, MU won 1-0 over Sociedad at Reale Seguros Stadium. Before that match, Ten Hag hoped his team could win by a difference of two goals to finish as group winners.
However, in reality, MU can only find the opponent's goal once. This result made them only finish as runners up, while Sociedad, who had the same value, occupied the group winner position.
After the match, Ten Hag opened his voice about the results obtained by the team. He then said that a team does not always have to get what it deserves.
"But after winter, we were still there to win the Europa League and it always was, we had to do it, go from round to round. We have to focus on the next round and that's what we're going to do," Ten Hag was quoted as saying on the club's official website on Friday, November 4.
The status as runner-up made the Red Devils have to play a play-off against the Champions League exile teams. Meanwhile, Sociedad immediately got a ticket to the round of 16.
This then made Ten Hag feel very disappointed. The Dutch coach considered MU to face a difficult season.
On the other hand, Ten Hag claims Ronaldo and his friends have performed very strong and have to face the challenges ahead. For him, Man United had to fight hard to qualify for the round of 16.
"There was a feeling of disappointment that stuck, because we had one big chance (in the second half), offside (perhaps) but it was a great opportunity. You of course hope for more situations like that and then score a second goal."
"But I think in the first half we had it, the chance to score a second goal," explained Ten Hag.
On the other hand, Ten Hag does not want to be dissolved in disappointment. Because, he and his team must immediately focus on preparing themselves for the Premier League match this weekend.
MU will travel to Aston Villa headquarters with a squad called Ten Hag in good condition and ready.
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