JAKARTA - Manchester United lost in their first match in the 2022/2023 Premier League competition. Entertaining Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Traffrod, the club nicknamed the Red Devils gave up 1-2.
This defeat clearly made fans disappointed. They had high hopes after seeing Manchester United's performance in pre-season.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was also disappointed. He called the defeat against Brighton a setback.
"This is a setback, a real disappointment and we have to deal with it," Ten Hag said in an interview after the match, quoted by Antara.
This defeat seemed to make Ten Hag aware that his task at Manchester United was very difficult. He also admitted, it took time to bring the Red Devils back to their former glory.
"I know it will not be easy and it will take a process. It will take time," he said.
"However, you don't have time. You have to win the game and we should have done better," continued the former Ajax Amsterdam coach.
Ten Hag then explained the reason why Cristiano Ronaldo did not appear from the start in the match. He said the player was not fully fit.
"It can't be forced. He has to train more to get fit again. This match will help him," said the Manchester United manager.
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