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Is Erik ten Hag’s Tactics to blame? Manager believes injury is the main cause of Manchester United’s struggles

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Exploring Erik Ten Hag Tactics: Manchester United Injury Woes
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Manchester United manager believes injuries are to blame for the team’s dismal performance this season, as he witnessed Saturday night’s 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest. Erik ten Hag’s tactics have been called into question on several occasions this season. Many Manchester United fans, ask, what is Erik ten Hag’s style of play?

Manchester United dropped to seventh place in the Premier League standings after their defeat at the City Ground, their fourteenth loss of the season across all competitions.

Erik ten Hag’s tactics

Rasmus Hojlund is the newest addition to the lengthy injury list that the Dutchman is coping with, with Hojlund being sick and unable to travel to Nottingham.

Several players were unable to participate due to injury, including Anthony Martial, Casemiro, Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, and Sofyan Amrabat.

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When Sky Sports questioned Erik ten Hag’s tactics about why his team is having such a difficult time maintaining consistency after impressively defeating Aston Villa the previous time out, he was adamant.

Erik ten Hag’s style of play

He said, ‘Because of injuries,’

“We also have some issues, but mainly the injuries that hold us back in the progress. We have to change that. What is hopeful is that in January a lot of players are returning and then our levels can be higher.

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‘You want to build on Tuesday, but then again, you have to replace your striker. Then it’s logical that you see in the first half from the front three what you have seen.

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‘“We haven’t played in a row with the same team. Today again, we had to change because of Hojlund. It’s explainable why we are inconsistent.”

Despite this, he admitted that his side’s performance was not good enough, especially in the first half, which saw the Red Devils create almost nothing. Does Erik ten Hag’s style of play need changing?

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It was in the second half that they conceded twice to Forest, but Erik ten Hag was happier with the second than the first.

“It’s clear the result is very disappointing, and I was also disappointed with the performance before halftime,” he said. “We should invest more in moments; we created less before halftime; we should invest more there through quicker play and movements. I thought the second half was better.

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‘We are in the same boat with the players; they are not happy with this. We have to do better.’

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Oluwadamilola

I am a seasoned football journalist who spends hours dissecting tactics, giving daily updates on sports news and transfers, analyzing player performances, and scrutinizing team strategies, all in the pursuit of providing fans with a comprehensive understanding of the game they adore. I have strong sports writing and journalism skills, which make me adept at writing, researching, and communicating with other divisions.

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