Last Updated: April 21, 2023, 04:49 IST
Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag stated his gamers lacked ardour and need of their 3-0 thrashing by Sevilla within the Europa League on Thursday.
“Tonight we weren’t adequate, that was apparent, that was clear,” Ten Hag told reporters.
“I have to acknowledge (the lack of fight), it’s the truth, it’s hard, it’s tough, it’s unacceptable.”
After a 2-2 quarter ultimate first leg draw at Old Trafford the Red Devils have been soundly thumped on the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
Home followers created a raucous ambiance. Once Youssef En-Nesyri scored after seven minutes following a Harry Maguire error, the guests by no means seemed like getting again into the sport.
Loic Bade headed dwelling early within the second half and En-Nesyri added one other after a David de Gea mistake.
Despite Sevilla’s struggles in La Liga, sitting thirteenth and nonetheless not secure from the menace of relegation, the Andalusians outfought and outplayed Manchester United, third within the Premier League.
Manchester United failed to hassle Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, with a Casemiro effort from distance as shut as they got here.
“We have to be higher. It’s not about taking part in expertise, it’s about character, to be composed and have need and fervour. They had extra willingness to win and it might probably’t be. I feel that’s unacceptable,” added Ten Hag.
Sevilla coach Jose Luis Mendilibar said his side followed the gameplan and didn’t allow Manchester United to get a foothold in the game.
“Our idea was to press them when they had the ball at the back, I think it went quite well, we scored the first goal robbing the ball on the edge of their box,” stated the coach.
“Aside from the targets, I feel that we stopped the opponent and so they didn’t play in any second with consolation.
“I feel we have been superior…I feel it was the benefit of our gamers.”
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