Erik ten Hag was a relieved man after Andre Onana’s penalty save in the dying embers of Manchester United’s Champions League clash against FC Copenhagen. The Cameroonian goalkeeper kept out Jordan Larsson’s spot-kick to preserve United’s 1-0 victory, which was secured thanks to Harry Maguire’s second-half header.
Ten Hag praised the under-fire duo of Onana and Maguire after both made vital contributions to the crucial win.
“Those players, Harry Maguire and Andre, both played a very good game,” Ten Hag said. “He [Onana] made a brilliant save just after half-time, and then again at the end to save the penalty. It was a very important save, but it was a soft penalty to concede.
“The win is justified, but it was a narrow escape in the end.”
Ten Hag also praised Christian Eriksen’s performance after the Danish midfielder made a telling impact from the bench in the second half, providing the assist for Maguire’s winning header.
“Christian is always positive,” Ten Hag said. “He brings football to the team, and we did not have enough football in the first half. Copenhagen are well organised and you have to break them down. Christian Eriksen makes the right passes.”
The Dutchman also explained how the disruption to United’s back line has exacerbated their problems this season, and says having a settled back four will be vital in turning around their inconsistent form.
“If you look back to last year, we had a very good back four and were so consistent, with Casemiro in front all the time we controlled the ball,” Ten Hag explained. “This season, every time we have had to swap the back four, the routines go away and the midfield opens up. We struggle to get the right balance.
“We have seen games this season where we have not had good possession and we lose control in midfield. But I am sure when we get the routines back in the back four, it gives the team a foundation to play off.”
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