“If you don’t fight… You have a problem against a team like Man City” – Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag has stated that his players suffered a lack of belief and fighting spirit during their game against Man City on Sunday afternoon.

Erik ten Hag reacts to his sides 6-3 thrashing by Man City

The former Ajax manager’s side was put off the game in the first half and was even trailing 6-1 in the second half before Anthony Martial scored two late consolation goals.

Speaking during an interview with some journalists, Erik ten Hag said: “Lack of belief. I’m surprised why we didn’t bring it [belief] onto the pitch. I’ve seen – obviously four weeks ago – a different team, a different spirit, a different vibe, a different confidence, and today we didn’t have confidence.

Erik ten Hag reacts to his sides 6-3 thrashing by Man City

“They know they can do better – see the performance at Arsenal, see the performance at Liverpool – but if you don’t fight, and we didn’t, then you have a problem against a team like Man City.”

 

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