Ten hag on Utd's comeback 3-2 win over ten-man Forest
Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag on their comeback win from 2-0 down to win 3-2 over ten-man Forest
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00:00 How do you go about explaining a match like that?
00:02 The start that you had and then the comeback?
00:04 We want to give the fans something.
00:07 But, of course, it's a horror start.
00:09 Giving them two goals and, of course, making mistakes,
00:15 but I'm very pleased with the comeback,
00:20 with the leadership, how we stay calm and composed
00:25 and stick to the plan, stick to the belief and turn it around.
00:28 I think we played, in the meantime, very good football,
00:31 out of the plan and out of our principles and rules,
00:35 and we scored good goals.
00:37 Do you view the game more positively?
00:40 You could come back and win, absolutely,
00:42 but do you view the game more positively than negatively,
00:44 given the start you had?
00:46 I think every team in the start has areas where they have to improve,
00:51 and definitely we have also some.
00:53 We have to progress there.
00:57 If you want to be successful, but also you see this team has big character,
01:02 big personality, there is a very good spirit in this team,
01:06 there is energy and they have found a way to win.
01:10 So, for today, a big compliment for the team.
01:13 Yesterday you spoke about Bruno Fernandes and why he's capped him.
01:19 Is his performance today an example of that?
01:22 Because he was still trying to create, he was driving the team forward,
01:26 and he took the penalty.
01:28 Absolutely. I think almost in all the aspects.
01:32 I had moments of football, he played a very good game,
01:36 highest level, so keeping calm, for instance.
01:40 Emotions under control, but in the right moment using his emotions.
01:44 He was brilliant in attacking, making the difference.
01:50 So, very pleased with his performance.
01:53 You talk about emotions, there's a lot of emotions still outside,
01:57 with the fans that have stayed behind.
01:59 Is that a problem? I know they support the team,
02:03 but is the fact that they're against the ownership, so many of them,
02:07 is that a problem?
02:09 So, what it's about is they are entitled to have that opinion.
02:14 But you see also, between the fans and the team,
02:18 there's a very strong bond.
02:20 I think throughout my time here, it got stronger and stronger.
02:27 Today, I think, again, we make it stronger
02:32 because such a magnificent comeback will help and support that.
02:36 We got big support from them, away from home, in Old Trafford.
02:41 We have to keep strengthening that.
02:44 It's very good to see that vibe and the spirit between us.
02:49 Richard.
02:50 What's wrong? Is everything OK? You were back by half a round.
02:54 He came on for half-time.
02:56 Yeah, he had complaints, so we didn't want to risk him.
03:01 As you know, we have Harry McQuarrie and Viktor Lindelof,
03:05 we have good replacers, so then we don't take risks.
03:08 But, yeah, what the complaints, if it's really bad, I don't know.
03:16 We have to wait.
03:18 James.
03:19 Erik, obviously, Marcus has played through the middle in the first couple of games,
03:23 but he's back on the left, he's in a more familiar position,
03:26 and looked very dangerous.
03:27 What was your assessment of Marcus' threat?
03:30 First of all, he has played very good games in the centre.
03:38 But he can also play very good from the side.
03:43 It depends also on which players are available.
03:47 Today, with two goals, he was 100 per cent involved.
03:53 We know he's a threat there.
03:55 He can beat players one-on-one, use his speed, he can go direct from there,
03:59 he's joining in, from there he could finish.
04:02 We know that.
04:03 But if the players are not fit or not available,
04:08 then also for the team he has to play in different roles.
04:12 Then still bring the performance,
04:14 because also I know that from the stats he scores also from that position.
04:20 Erik, how is your relationship with the owners?
04:26 Do you need even more support from this last week at the transfer window
04:30 to get the squad to where you need and want it to be?
04:34 At United, we work together throughout the whole club.
04:39 We have the same targets, we put 100 per cent effort in,
04:47 and the communication is good.
04:49 We saw Chris Palacios, the sporting director, here today.
04:55 Is that related to Dean Henderson expecting him to move?
04:58 If so, will he bring a new keeper?
05:00 What do you expect generally from last week at the window?
05:03 If that's the case, of course we will bring that news.
05:07 We are prepared well, we are fully in control.
05:11 If there are transfers, we need to keep the squad competitive,
05:18 because it will be a tough season with many games to cover.
05:22 In many positions you need double,
05:26 and in the goalkeeping position you need three really good keepers
05:30 who all can keep in the Premier League standard.
05:34 So we will cover that.
05:37 Thank you very much.
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