The removal of Rasmus Hojlund against Man City was booed by several Manchester United supporters in their 3-0 defeat.
Erik ten Hag laid out his argument for why he substituted Rasmus Hojlund after the removal sparked more boos from Manchester United supporters.
Hojlund's withdrawal for Anthony Martial in the Premier League defeat to Brighton last month was booed by the Old Trafford crowd and the emergence of the fan favorite Alejandro Garnacho failed to temper United fans' dismay.MATCH REACTION: United are going backwards with Ten Hag's decision-making "I have to protect Rasmus Hojlund and I have to protect the team," Ten Hag said. "He is putting so much effort in pressing, going in the transitions, going long ways and being in the fight with the tough opposition.
United have won five and lost five in the league and are already eight points off the top four in what has been their worst start to a season since 1986.
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