Oct 4, V7N- Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag emphasized the need for patience after his team secured a 3-3 draw against Porto in the Europa League, thanks to Harry Maguire's stoppage-time equalizer. Despite taking a 2-0 lead with goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund, United conceded three goals before managing to salvage a point.
United have now gone five European matches without a win and are currently 13th in the Premier League after a disappointing start to the season. Ten Hag urged fans to be patient and focus on the long-term, saying, "I don’t judge us now, I’ll judge us at the end of the season. We’re in the process of developing the team and we’ll keep fighting."
While praising the team's spirit and mentality, he acknowledged areas for improvement, especially in defense. Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off for the second straight game, and United struggled to maintain control after their early dominance. Ten Hag highlighted the need to improve the team's defensive performances.
Maguire, reflecting on the situation, expressed confidence in Ten Hag’s experience and ability to handle pressure, stating that both players and managers face scrutiny during tough spells at a club like Manchester United. United will face Aston Villa next in the Premier League before heading into the international break.
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