Erik ten Hag insists Man Utd will stick together after Galatasaray defeat and backs goalkeeper Andre Onana

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is not concerned about losing his job after his side’s horror start to the season continued with a Champions League home defeat to Galatasaray.

United threw away a 2-1 lead to slump to a 3-2 defeat at a rain-soaked Old Trafford and suffered their worst start to the season since 1986.

They have lost six of their opening 10 matches for the first time in 37 years and their chances of progressing from the group stages look in doubt after just two games.

But Ten Hag, who says there are “no excuses” for his team’s dismal performance, emphasized afterwards that everyone at the club is moving in the same direction.

When asked whether he feared for his job, the Dutchman replied: “Last season: brilliant, great, more than we could have expected.

“We also knew there would be common gaps in this project. Right now we are in a very difficult period, as everyone can see, but we will get through it together, we will fight together, we will stay together and we will have each other’s back. is me, the directors, the team, all together we will fight.

“This is not us, we know we have to do better, with togetherness we will get through it.

“If I give an explanation, you will see it as an apology: there are no excuses. We cannot make the mistakes we are making now. We have to do better, it is a simple fact, we have to win our games.” “

‘He bounces back’ – Ten Hag supports Onana

United had victory in their own hands after two goals from Rasmus Hojlund, either side of former United winger Wilfried Zaha’s equalizer, put them on course for a much-needed win.

But Kerem Akturkoglu set them back again and a dismal mistake from Andre Onana set them on a path to self-destruction. His terrible pass led to Casemiro fouling Dries Mertens in the penalty area and the Brazilian being sent off.

Mauro Icardi missed the resulting penalty but made amends three minutes later when he grabbed the winner to seal a first-ever win on English soil for the Turkish side.

Onana also made a costly blunder in the Group A opener at Bayern Munich two weeks ago, but Ten Hag, who managed him at Ajax, has supported the Cameroonian to perform well.

“We are happy with our goalkeeping group, especially with Andre,” said Ten Hag. “He was in one semi-final of the Champions League and last year he was in the final of the Champions League. He has the ability to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

“He has shown that and he will do that. We have already seen his great capabilities in matches, also his personality after making mistakes. He will bounce back and I am sure he will do so in the coming matches .”

Eriksen: Man Utd lacks awareness when up front

Christian Eriksenwho came on as a half-time substitute with the score at 1-1, insists United are not lacking in confidence but need to raise their awareness as they progress in matches.

The Danish international said this TNT Sports: “It’s a big disappointment and it was very quiet in the dressing room. We had some good periods in the game, but in the end, when we take the lead and score a goal, it’s always shortly after conceding and that makes it very difficult for That is something that needs to change quickly.

“I don’t think it’s confidence, I think it’s more awareness and sharpness. To go forward twice you shouldn’t throw that away and we’ve done that in other games this season. They’re the wrong decisions in the wrong place.” time.

There’s a lot of work to be done, but it’s also the details. Many opportunities came from our mistakes. If we don’t make mistakes, we won’t give in the way we do.

“We have only played two games in this competition. There are a lot of games to play and catch up on. We know we have to win every game to have a chance to advance.”

Morrison: Press Ten Hag | Hojlund positive

Clinton Morrison discuss Football special: “It’s a bad evening and there must now be pressure on Erik ten Hag.

“I don’t think they played badly. The match could have been over if they had taken their chances.

“There is no organization and they are becoming more and more open. They were far too open in the back.

“The only positive thing I can take away from tonight is Rasmus Hojlund. He was excellent and looks like a real player. He held the ball up so well, led the line and scored two real goals.”

“Worrying times for Man Utd.”

Neville: Man Utd a graveyard for players and managers

Talking before United’s defeat, Sky Sports’ Gary Neville told talkSPORT that his former club is a “graveyard for coaches and players” when it comes to their disastrous start to the season.

“It was very nasty. Up and down, inconsistent, injuries, a lot of things went wrong on the pitch, a lot of things went wrong off the pitch,” Neville said.

“I feel sorry for the manager. I know a lot of people will say he needs to do a lot better and that’s fine, he’s the manager of Manchester United. But there are big problems at the club and, to be honest, I think everyone managers have discovered over the last decade. Until these problems are solved, we will continue to see underperforming teams, underperforming teams.

“It has become a graveyard for coaches and players. I said that a few years ago. It’s not too strong a term. There are very few players who have excelled at Manchester United over the last ten years. They were all sought after by other clubs and in the end they came to Manchester United and they didn’t succeed and they didn’t perform at the level. Why is that? It’s because it’s not culturally correct to accept players the way they should. They have to get that right doing.”

What’s next for Man Utd?

October 7: Brentford (H) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm

21st of October: Sheffield United (A) – Premier League, kick-off 8pm, live Air sports

the 24th of October: Copenhagen (H) – Champions League, kick-off 8 p.m

29 October: Manchester city (H) – Premier League, kick-off 3.30pm, live Air sports

November 1st: Newcastle (H) – Carabao Cup, kick-off 8.15 pm, continue live Air sports

the 4th of November: Fulham (A) – Premier League, starts at 12.30pm