Erik ten Hag was not impressed with Manchester United's players after they lost 1-0 to Rosenborg in pre-season. He said their performance was “not good enough yet” and “not up to the highest standard of football.”
The Norwegian side dominated United, who were in the midst of their domestic season. Rosenborg hit the post four times and had 22 shots on the United goal before Noah Holm's late shot in the 93rd minute gave them the lead.
Ten hugs named Marcus Rashford, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jonny Evans, Mason Mount and captain for the day Casemiro He took out all the outfield players in his starting line-up at half-time as part of a planned change.
Last season, Manchester United conceded 20 or more shots in a Premier League match on 15 occasions.
“The result is not secondary. We play pre-season, but there is a standard at Manchester United,” Ten Hag said. MUTV after the game.
“You win the game. Of course you don't lose the game. If you can't win, don't lose the game like we did at the end, in the last seconds of the game.”
“Performance is more important. The performance was below standard.”
United are grateful to young goalkeeper Radek Vitek for keeping the score low, as the 20-year-old made six crucial saves in Trondheim.
When asked about Vittek’s performance, Ten Hag said: “Let’s just say he had the opportunity to make some really good saves for the team – because as a team our performance hasn’t been good enough so far.
Marcus Rashford played 45 minutes for Manchester United in their 1-0 loss at Rosenborg
“I have noticed that this is not the standard for top football. For top football you have to achieve very high standards. It starts with any individual, making sure you are fit.
“I know we can't be fully match fit at the moment so you need these games. I know we are playing an opponent who is in their league, their fitness level is much better. But we are still Man United and Man United players and teams must perform better.”
United replaced their first-half side with several youngsters and Ten Hag praised the youth team for their second-half performance, but said they failed to follow his advice on the field.
Roseburg dominates against United
“They always listen, they try to make transfers. We didn't succeed today,” Ten Hag said.
“But their attitude, wanting to shift the coaching play model, they're always willing to do that. But today it's clear we didn't transfer it to the field.”
See the full Manchester United pre-season schedule
July 15: Rosenborg 1-0 Manchester United
July 20: Man United vs Rangers – Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh – Kick-off 4pm
July 27: Man United vs Arsenal – SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, 5pm local time (1am UK time on July 28)
July 31: Man United vs Real Betis – Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, 7pm local time (5am UK time on August 1)
3 AugustMan United vs Liverpool – Bryce Stadium, South Carolina, 7.30pm local time (12.30am UK time on August 4)
August 10 – Community Shield: Man City vs Man United – Wembley, kick-off at 3 pm
Man United 2024/25 fixtures: Ten Hag starts against Fulham, live on Sky
Manchester United will kick off their 2024/25 Premier League season with a home match against Fulham, broadcast live on Sky Sports, and will face Liverpool in the opening month of the season.
The first match of the new campaign will be played on Friday 16 August, kick-off at 8pm.
This will be followed by a visit to United Brighton ahead of the first big derby of the season at home liverpool The game is currently scheduled for Saturday 31 August.
The reverse match will be played at Anfield on 4 January in early 2025.
Fans will have to wait until December for the first Manchester derby of the season. Manchester City The second match will be played at Old Trafford on April 5.
Manchester United team will visit here on Boxing Day. WolvesAnd they will finish the 2024/25 campaign at home Aston Villa On 25th May.
