The Red Devils suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Spanish giants under the roof of NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday evening.
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a beautifully executed finish, while substitute Joselu sealed the win for Madrid with an impressive acrobatic strike in the dying minutes.
Despite creating their own opportunities, Manchester United failed to convert any of their 14 attempts, highlighting their ongoing struggles in scoring goals.
When asked about the team’s need for a new striker following the attacking display in Texas, Ten Hag commented, “Absolutely. There were two areas of concern – the pressing could have been better from the start, and the ability to score goals.”
“I believe we need more players who excel in one-on-one situations, as we had several opportunities for one-on-ones,” Ten Hag continued. “Players like Marcus Rashford, Scott McTominay, and Garnacho had chances, and it’s crucial to convert them.”
United is actively pursuing the signing of Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, while also exploring other potential attacking options to bolster the team.
During the summer transfer window, the club has already secured the services of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, who made his debut in Houston.
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Reflecting on Onana’s performance, Ten Hag praised the goalkeeper, saying, “I think he did a good, solid job. He made two excellent saves when the team needed him and integrated well into our team.”
However, Ten Hag acknowledged that there is work to be done in terms of communication and defensive organization between Onana and the rest of the team to prevent goals like the second one scored by Madrid.
The game was marred by an early injury to Kobbie Mainoo, who had impressed in the previous match against Arsenal. Ten Hag expressed hope that the injury is not serious and emphasized the importance of waiting for the diagnosis before drawing conclusions.
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