Erik Ten Hag has assured Manchester United supporters that the club will become successful in the long term.
The Red Devils gave away a two-goal lead against Galatasaray on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, having been in a comfortable position twice.
Manchester United drew 3-3 with the Turkish club, in a game that started brightly but culminated in a precarious manner.
Alejandro Garnacho scored an amazing goal to get the Red Devils into the lead in the 11th minute before Bruno Fernandes doubled their advantage 7 minutes later.
However, Hakim Ziyech halved the deficit in the 29th minute, after Andre Onana made a mess of a free-kick.
Scot Mctominay scored the 3rd for Manchester United in the 55th minute, and it appeared like Erik Ten Hag's side would come out victorious on the day.
Shockingly, in a twist of fortunes, Ziyech struck again from a free-kick, with Andre Onana being involved in some amateurish goalkeeping in the 62nd minute.
Kerem Akturkoglu then thundered home the ball into the roof of the net, leaving the Red Devils downcasted and befuddled.
Speaking following the encounter, Ten Hag took responsibility for his sides' capitulation and insisted that the club was heading in the right direction.
The Dutch tactician said: “I am responsible for this. This is a project. We are going forward and making improvements so that's very hopeful”.
“We are going in the right direction so I know where we have to go and the steps we take will make us successful in the long term”.
The Red Devils have had a shaky start to the campaign, and their cataclysmic display on Wednesday night put their supporters into a state of utter anger.
The manner in which they lost a comfortable lead and ultimately ended the encounter in a draw was the fuel behind the anger of many Manchester United fans.
Erik Ten Hag's side have surrendered a two-goal lead in back-to-back Champions League games and that has hampered their chances of qualifying to the Round of 16.
Manchester United have it all to do if they are to progress into the next round, as they must defeat group leaders Bayern Munich and hope that Copenhagen share the spoils with Galatasaray.
In a group that looked on paper like it was a given that Bayern Munich and Manchester United would qualify, the Red Devils don't even look like they can muster a UEFA Europa League berth.
The Old Trafford club sit bottom of Group A, with 4 points from 5 matches, one point behind Galatasaray in 3rd, and Copenhagen, who sit 2nd.
Group leaders Bayern Munich have booked their place in the Round of 16, having amassed 13 points from 5 matches.
It is important for Manchester United to examine their priorities for the coming months and if they should strive to remain in Europe, or focus solely on the Premier League, where they have experienced some haven.
The Red Devils gave away a two-goal lead against Galatasaray on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, having been in a comfortable position twice.
Manchester United drew 3-3 with the Turkish club, in a game that started brightly but culminated in a precarious manner.
Alejandro Garnacho scored an amazing goal to get the Red Devils into the lead in the 11th minute before Bruno Fernandes doubled their advantage 7 minutes later.
However, Hakim Ziyech halved the deficit in the 29th minute, after Andre Onana made a mess of a free-kick.
Scot Mctominay scored the 3rd for Manchester United in the 55th minute, and it appeared like Erik Ten Hag's side would come out victorious on the day.
Shockingly, in a twist of fortunes, Ziyech struck again from a free-kick, with Andre Onana being involved in some amateurish goalkeeping in the 62nd minute.
Kerem Akturkoglu then thundered home the ball into the roof of the net, leaving the Red Devils downcasted and befuddled.
Speaking following the encounter, Ten Hag took responsibility for his sides' capitulation and insisted that the club was heading in the right direction.
The Dutch tactician said: “I am responsible for this. This is a project. We are going forward and making improvements so that's very hopeful”.
“We are going in the right direction so I know where we have to go and the steps we take will make us successful in the long term”.
The Red Devils have had a shaky start to the campaign, and their cataclysmic display on Wednesday night put their supporters into a state of utter anger.
The manner in which they lost a comfortable lead and ultimately ended the encounter in a draw was the fuel behind the anger of many Manchester United fans.
Erik Ten Hag's side have surrendered a two-goal lead in back-to-back Champions League games and that has hampered their chances of qualifying to the Round of 16.
Manchester United have it all to do if they are to progress into the next round, as they must defeat group leaders Bayern Munich and hope that Copenhagen share the spoils with Galatasaray.
In a group that looked on paper like it was a given that Bayern Munich and Manchester United would qualify, the Red Devils don't even look like they can muster a UEFA Europa League berth.
The Old Trafford club sit bottom of Group A, with 4 points from 5 matches, one point behind Galatasaray in 3rd, and Copenhagen, who sit 2nd.
Group leaders Bayern Munich have booked their place in the Round of 16, having amassed 13 points from 5 matches.
It is important for Manchester United to examine their priorities for the coming months and if they should strive to remain in Europe, or focus solely on the Premier League, where they have experienced some haven.