Unlike most United’s fans anticipated, Manchester has only three points after three games in the new Premier League season. And unlike most Liverpool fans, The Reds have only two. The season started bad for both clubs, but the biggest surprise was the way that the Red Devils got their first points. Not against Brighton or Brentford, but against Liverpool, in a very convincing win. Coach Erik Ten Hag finally managed to wake up his men and get into their minds, as United’s players were finally full of confidence, aggressive and creative. Just unlike Liverpool’s, who are still winless and without some healthy players.’They can play f–king good football.’Erik ten Hag:(via @footballdaily)pic.twitter.com/kXtN7ZPmP6— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 22, 2022 Ten Hag was so happy with the win that he consciously decided to avoid the tactics issues and talked about team confidence, something that was obviously lacking. In fact, he was excited about the win and even swore in the live commentary.“We can talk about tactics but it’s all about attitude. There was communication, fighting spirit and they can f***ing play good football! I wanted a different attitude and that’s what makes me satisfied. We have good players but if you are a good team, you will succeed. I said to them: “You have to act, be a team, be brave in giving each other options”. I was happy with it but they have to bring it every game. It starts once again with the spirit”2 draws. 1 loss.Liverpool’s worst-ever start to a season in the Klopp era 😮 pic.twitter.com/uNJmd15U2v— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 22, 2022 If somebody was looking at the post match statistics without knowing the result, he would pick Liverpool as the eventual winner: the Reds had 70% possession, more shots at goal and won more corners than United. But in reality, it was a clean United win, as Klopp’s men never looked capable of coming back from 2-0 down. But, the German had some other ideas.“We should have won this game, I know it sounds ridiculous but that is how I saw it. We are very disappointed. It was clear what United would do. They were more aggressive then us at the start, yes. It was the game they wanted to play. It was wild, up and down. Apart from the final pass or decision, we then played like we should have played. We had a lot of moments in the box. We don’t have any issues. Nobody is happy but that’s normal. It’s not nice to look at the league table. We are in a tricky situation injury-wise, we got through the week with 14, 15 senior players available and now have to make sure they don’t get injured. I am concerned about our situation, but that is how it is. We prepare for Bournemouth and Newcastle now” said Klopp.##NAJAVA_MECA_6580510##
