Following their most recent loss, ERIK TEN HAG has acknowledged that he feels bad for Manchester United supporters.
As Newcastle defeated the Red Devils 3-0 at Old Trafford, they maintained their worst start in 61 years.
On Wednesday night, goals from Joe Willock, Lewis Hall, and Miguel Almiron eliminated United from the Carabao Cup.
The home team’s performance was criticized by supporters and commentators, with Gary Neville criticizing players for “sleeping” prior to one of the visitors’ goals.
Mason Mount was having yet another rough night for his new club, and in the meantime, he was getting destroyed on social media.
Ten Hag’s team has now dropped eight of their first fifteen games this season, something they haven’t done since the 1962–63 season.
Among those losses are five straight from ten home games—a performance not seen since 1930–1931.
The humiliating Manchester derby loss on Sunday was followed by United’s defeat against Newcastle, which became the team’s first home loss by three or more goals since October 1962.
It was the Magpies’ greatest victory at Old Trafford since they prevailed 7–4 there in September 1930.
Ten Hag said to Sky Sports following the game, “We know it’s not good enough.” We must accept accountability for it. I must accept accountability for it.
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“I’m sorry for the supporters. We must make amends because it fell short of our expectations.
We need to bounce back from it as soon as possible. The next game comes on Saturday [against Fulham], and we need to improve. This is insufficient.
For the under-pressure United manager, however, things might get worse as they have five away games in their next six in all competitions.
Before traveling to Denmark to play Copenhagen in the Champions League, his team will aim to recover from their away loss to Fulham on Saturday.
After Luton’s visit on November 11, there are away matches against Newcastle, Everton, and Galatasaray.
Ten Hag continued: “We have [enough quality], The players will stand up. They are sticking together.
“You’ve seen that they tried, but we both know that this is insufficient. I am accountable for this, therefore we must work together to resolve it.
“You have to play in order to get confidence, and confidence is earned when you do well.
It’s only feasible if you’re bringing the f|ght, winning your battles, and abiding by the rules and principles.
This needs to be completed as a team. The only option is to stick together, but doing so requires discipline, cooperation, and accountability from all of you.
“We still haven’t decided on a team or set of strategies. Correcting our thinking is the most crucial step.
