Erik ten Hag demands his attackers put in greater defensive effort with Man United leaking goals at an alarming rate... with Antony and Marcus Rashford targets of fan criticism
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Erik ten Hag demands his attackers put in greater defensive effort with Man United leaking goals at an alarming rate... with Antony and Marcus Rashford targets of fan criticism

Daily Mail  

Erik ten Hag has warned his misfiring attackers that they must be more disciplined defensively as Manchester United's topsy-turvy season risked hitting a new low when they fell behind to Sheffield United. Bruno Fernandes would go on to inspire United to a 4-2 win over the struggling Blades, but Ten Hag is unhappy with his side's effort and discipline out of possession. Erik ten Hag wants a greater defensive effort from his misfiring attackers at Manchester United Marcus Rashford has been criticised by fans of late - something he has hit back against Rashford thanked fans online for their support before stating that he had 'had enough' Brazilian winger Antony has also come under fire for not tracking back enough defensively 'You see the progress from the first season half and the second season half has been immense. Pressed on why United continue to look so vulnerable defensively, Ten Hag was not interested in pinning the blame solely on his ever-changing back-line.

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