Fans convinced Ten Hag of ‘means business’ after spotting 4 tactical master classes
FANS are convinced Erik ten Hag is “doing business” after seeing four tactical masterclasses in the win over Liverpool.
Sir Alex Ferguson was in the stands to watch Manchester United’s 4-3 win over their rivals in the FA Cup to secure a semi-final against Coventry.
Scott McTominay put the Red Devils ahead but Alexis Mac Allister and Mo Salah put the visitors ahead before half-time – with both goals infuriating Roy Keane.
Substitute Antony struck at the end of normal time to send extra time, only for Harvey Elliott’s deflected effort to restore Liverpool’s lead.
Marcus Rashford struck late, seemingly sending penalties, but there was yet to be a late, dramatic twist.
Another substitute, Amad Diallo, scored in the final seconds after a counter-attack to win the score 4-3.
However, Amad’s party was cut short after he took off his shirt and was sent away after receiving his second booking.
As Ten Hag chased the match in normal time, he first introduced Antony and Harry Maguire from the bench, and both would have a huge impact.
Christian Eriksen replaced Kobbie Mainoo in midfield before the Dutchman became a little more enthusiastic when centre-back Raphael Varane made way with just a few minutes to go and match-winner Diallo took his place.
However, after Antony’s late equalizer which forced Ten Hag into a reshuffle in extra time, but before any major changes were made, they once again found themselves behind through Elliott.
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At the break of the extra thirty minutes, Ten Hag threw one last dice roll in an attempt to put the Reds on the back foot.
Midfielder Mason Mount came on for defender Victor Lindelof, which resulted in captain Bruno Fernandes dropping back to finish the match at centre-half, as the ambitious change paid off for United.
Some may think it was luck, but others were quick to praise Ten Hag’s tactics.
One fan wrote on
“Fernandes in the center back.
“All the subs were the right ones to make.
“He went all in to win by trading attackers for defenders.
“Antony finished as left back.
“He means business.”
Another agreed, writing: “Ten witches tactics on the spot.”
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A third said: “What fair play in the FA Cup for Liverpool but my god ten witch tactics were genius.”
A fellow fan said: “This is by far Erik Ten Hag’s best game as Manchester United boss.”
While a fifth said: “Fair play to Ten Hag, he got those substitutions in the right place today.
“I know we have been sidelined for a long time and there are some recurring problems, but we persevered and we got a result.
“Both teams had chances to win but we took ours and Liverpool didn’t take enough of theirs.”
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