Erik ten Hag remains unperturbed by Manchester United's defensive woes as he claimed he is more worried about results.
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Ten Hag not worried about Man Utd's defensive woesConceded 31 shots against BrentfordUnited held to 1-1 draw by BrentfordWHAT HAPPENED?
United conceded 31 shots against Brentford on Saturday as the home team at Gtech Stadium completely dominated them. The Bees hit the woodwork thrice while Andre Onana made quite a few quality saves to ensure that the visitors walked away with at least a point.
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However, Red Devils boss Ten Hag claimed after the game that he was not too concerned about his team's defensive woes, although he admitted that Thomas Frank's side was the better team on the pitch.
WHAT ERIK TEN HAG SAID
At the post-match press conference, when the Dutch manager was asked if he was concerned about his team's defensive problems, he replied, "As long as we get results, no. I explained it once more, we defended low at times and because Brentford are very direct we lost many many second balls and we had to defend the box. We had a great goalkeeper, he was brilliant tonight, we have to say that also. Our results are quite consistent from January on but we concede shots, but we don't concede so many goals.
"We didn't deserve to win but we showed resilience all through the game. But in points of aggression, Brentford were better. We should show more passion and desire in many moments in the game. But when you are winning you should bring it over the line."
He added, "You can never compare such levels and performances [to their 4-3 win against Liverpool] but also when you don't play well you still have to win – we did it almost. That is my big disappointment that we didn't bring it over the line. We didn't play well but there was spirit, there was fight, but not enough. It was enough to get the goal, 1-0, and before that, we had a big chance for Rasmus Hojlund. We have many senior players, we should all stand up and take responsibility for this."
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Bruno Fernandes and Co. will be next seen in action in the Premier League on Thursday as they take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. It is a must-win game for the club if they want to remain in the hunt for a top-four spot.