Rosenborg 1-0 Manchester United 🚨 Erik ten Hag pulls no punches after Manchester United’s surprising defeat in Norway. A lone goal from Rosenborg sunk the Red Devils, leaving fans stunned and critics buzzing. Ten Hag’s blunt assessment? “By far not good enough.” This performance has everyone talking—what went wrong, and where does the team go from here? Dive into the match highlights and join the discussion on our fan page.
Erik ten Hag expressed his disappointment following Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Rosenborg in their pre-season opener, labeling the team’s performance as “far from good enough” and “below the standard of top football.”
The Norwegian side, who are deep into their domestic season, dominated the match, striking the post four times and taking 22 shots before Noah Holm secured the win in the 93rd minute.
Ten Hag started the match with notable players including Marcus Rashford, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jonny Evans, Mason Mount, and captain Casemiro, but substituted all outfield players at halftime as planned.
Reflecting on the game, Ten Hag emphasized the importance of maintaining Manchester United’s high standards. “Winning is expected. If we can’t win, we must not lose, especially not in the last second,” he told MUTV.
Young goalkeeper Radek Vitek was pivotal, making six crucial saves to keep the score down. Ten Hag acknowledged Vitek’s efforts but stressed that the team’s overall performance facilitated those saves. “This is not the standard for top football. Each player must ensure they are fit and ready,” he added.
Despite the switch to a younger lineup in the second half, Ten Hag noted that while the young players attempted to follow instructions, they ultimately fell short. “Their attitude and willingness are there, but we didn’t execute today,” he said.
### Manchester United’s Pre-Season Schedule:
– **July 15:** Rosenborg 1-0 Manchester United
– **July 20:** Man Utd vs Rangers at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh – 4pm
– **July 27:** Man Utd vs Arsenal at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles – 5pm local time (1am UK time)
– **July 31:** Man Utd vs Real Betis at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego – 7pm local time (5am UK time)
– **August 3:** Man Utd vs Liverpool at Brice Stadium, South Carolina – 7:30pm local time (12:30am UK time)
– **August 10:** Community Shield – Man City vs Man Utd at Wembley – 3pm
Manchester United’s 2024/25 Premier League season kicks off at home against Fulham, followed by a trip to Brighton and a home derby against Liverpool on August 31. The return fixture at Anfield is set for January 4.
The first Manchester derby of the season takes place away at Manchester City on December 14, with the reverse fixture at Old Trafford on April 5. Boxing Day sees United traveling to Wolves, and they conclude the season at home against Aston Villa on May 25.
