‘Injustice’ Ten Hag & De Ligt Reacts To the Brentford’s Goal Incident
Manchester United boss Erik ten hag unhappy with referee decision before Brentford’s opener at Old Trafford.
Manchester United went behind to an Ethan Pinnock goal in their 2-1 win over Brentford on Saturday and were left furious on the touchline after the ball went in. De Ligt had been forced off for treatment and was a bystander on the touchline as Pinnock headed home.
De Ligt had already been treated twice for a head injury, that had left the Dutchman covered in blood, but was forced off again to be patched up. He was then not allowed back on before Brentford’s corner was taken, leaving the defender and Erik ten Hag both furious with the match officials.
Erik Ten Hag told the press: “It was dried blood. He [De Ligt] had already been treated for that injury, so it was just dried blood. Nobody knows why it came out.”
“We experienced it as an injustice and used it as a driving force for the second half.”
While Ten Hag have been left fuming, Brentford’s manager Thomas thinks it was the right call to keep De Ligt out of the pitch.
Thomas Frank on the incident: “I think it is good refereeing, if I am honest. If Man Utd took the corner and we took out Nathan Collins because he was bleeding, they would want to take the corner.”
Manchester United did manage to channel their frustrations in a positive way and went on to claim a much-needed victory. Goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund secured Ten Hag a welcome three points, while De Ligt managed to complete the 90 minutes despite his head injury.
