Man Utd boss unhappy with referee's failure to call foul

2023-02-17 08:47

Man Utd boss unhappy with referee's failure to call foul

The first round of the 2022-23 UEFA Europa League knockout play-offs finally started. Manchester United tied Barcelona 2-2. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag thought the game was good but was unhappy with some of the referee's decisions.


In an interview, Ten Hag said: "I think this is a wonderful game. The competition between two offensive teams can be called a Europa League game, so I enjoy this game very much."


In the 64th minute of the game, Rashford originally had a chance to counterattack in the frontcourt, but he fell when facing the opponent. Ten Hag believed that the opponent fouled, and this foul could allow the referee to show a red card to let him go. , and then awarded Manchester United a penalty kick, but the referee didn't do that. Instead, Ten Hag, who protested too much, received a yellow card warning.

Man Utd boss unhappy with referee's failure to call foul

"The point I put forward will have a great impact on the game, because it is obviously a foul on Rashford." Ten Hag continued: "I asked the referee why it was not a foul, and he said it was outside the penalty area. So no foul, it was an incomprehensibly bad decision."


Although Ten Hag was very dissatisfied with the referee in this game, he was very satisfied with the performance of the Manchester United players, even if the result was a 2-2 draw.


Ten Hag said: "If you are away at the top team in La Liga and you can still take advantage, that is a good result. I think we can win this game. I am very satisfied with the players facing a strong enemy. The performance. If there is one criticism, it is that the players can be calm when facing good shots, so we can score at least four goals tonight."


United will play Barcelona again next Thursday, but before that, they face Leicester City in the Premier League this Sunday.