Erik ten Hag reveals two second half changes that inspired Manchester United comeback

Erik ten Hag described the two changes his Manchester United squad made in the second half that helped them defeat Brentford 2-1.

Ten Hag’s team needed to win because they had lost their last five games going into the match. However, just before halftime, they were behind a header from Ethan Pinnock.

But Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund’s goals in the second half gave the Red Devils a crucial victory to halt the damage and relieve pressure on their fired manager.

It was a much-improved display from the hosts after the break, with Ten Hag revealing his side made two subtle changes which contributed to their changing fortunes in the second half.

‘We defend very well as a team, we have four clean sheets in the Premier League and it shows the organisation is very good,’ the Dutchman said.

‘We’ve created lots of chances, coming into the right spots, but the conversion was not of the level we can expect. Today, we did everything right and you see we have players who can finish high-quality chances.

‘In the second half, there were slight changes, we fill the pockets and have better intensity for the counter-press. Also, the first half wasn’t bad, and we had some good moments, and some good chances, but didn’t score.

‘In the second half, we scored and everyone is happy.’

Ten Hag was pleased, in particular, with his side’s two well-worked finishes.

‘The cross from Rashy [Marcus Rashford] was brilliant and it was a brilliant finish from Garnacho,’ he said.

‘For the second goal, the pass from [Christian] Eriksen, the flick from Bruno [Fernandes] and the finish from Rasmus, it was so beautiful. Of course, we’re happy Rasmus is back as we miss his goals.’

But the Dutchman was also keen to ensure that his side don’t get ahead of themselves after one good performance.

‘It’s great but don’t overrate it,’ he said. ‘It is just a win. At United, you have to win every game.

‘You have to win the next game and the game after, you have to win as well. If you don’t win, everyone is criticising us, every time. So enjoy it for 24 hours and then move on.’

United travel to Turkey in midweek to face Fenerbahce in the Europa League before returning to league action against West Ham.

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