According to manager Erik ten Hag, Manchester United are still fighting for a spot in the Champions League round 16 despite their 3-2 loss to Galatasaray on Tuesday, which sent them to the bottom of Group A.
Rasmus Hojlund gave United a 2-0 lead over the Turkish champions in their matchup. Still, goals from Wilfried Zaha and Kerem Akturkoglu pulled them back before Mauro Icardi scored the game-winning goal. United lost their season-opening 4-3 against Bayern Munich last month.
Everything is available. After United fell for the sixth time in all competitions this season, Ten Hag told TNT Sports, “There are still four games left, and we have a double (game) with Copenhagen.
Every game is challenging, but we are prepared. We know what we ask to remain in this group and keep our options open.
The manager’s comments were mirrored by midfielder Christian Eriksen, who told TNT Sports: “Fortunately it is only the beginning of the league and we’ve only played two games.
There are still many games to play and catch up on; we know that we must win every game to have a chance at every opportunity.
United are also having difficulties domestically, as their top-flight season is off to their worst start since 1989–1990. It was their fourth defeat in seven Premier League games as they were defeated 1-0 by Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Before United’s league match against Brentford on Saturday, Ten Hag stated he aimed to capitalize on the team’s unhappiness. The goal will be to prevent a third straight home loss in all competitions.
He responded, “We have to go again and be energetic. We need to use this setback as fuel for Saturday.
