Erik ten Hag's decision to play Harry Maguire up front did not go down well MUFC UEL
Erik ten Hag’s decision to bring Harry Maguire on as a striker was slammed in Manchester United’s Europa League clash at Real Sociedad.gave the Red Devils a 1-0 win on the night, however, they were forced to settle for second place in their group.But Man United will go down to the Europa League play-off having lost out on first place in Group E on goal difference
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a good chance to double their advantage just before the break – a 2-0 win would’ve seenThe second half was a scrappy affair with the LaLiga outfit using all sorts of tactics to slow the match down.But talkSPORT’s Dean Ashton believes Ten Hag must take some responsibility as he questioned the decision of the Dutchman to play Maguire up top.
Ashton said on commentary for talkSPORT 2: “Has Erik ten Hag worked on this on the training pitch, Harry Maguire as a centre forward? “If he has, fair enough. But if he hasn’t and it’s a spur of the moment thing… it’s bizarre, really bizarre.” And after the full-time whistle, Ashton added: “Man United have come second in their group and they’ve only got themselves to blame. Real Sociedad have done a real job on them in the second half.
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