Under new manager Erik ten Hag, Manchester United registered a thumping 4-0 win over Liverpool in Bangkok in their opening match of pre-season.
Manchester United's new manager Erik ten Hag got off to a dream start as the Red Devils registered a thumping 4-0 victory over Liverpool at the Rajamangala Stadium, Thailand, in the club's pre-season opener on Tuesday.
Starting with a win! ✔️🔴
— Manchester United (@ManUtd)The Dutchman, who took charge at Old Trafford at the end of last season, named a strong starting line-up comprising first-team squad players. However, star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who has hit the headlines since his request to leave the club with an eye on Champions League, was not part of United's squad as the Portuguese superstar skipped the pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia.
Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool used the opportunity to bring on several youngsters for the clash against the Red Devils.
United opened the game's tally with a goal from Jadon Sancho in the 12th minute of the clash. Fred and Anthony Martial fired two more strikers to take Ten Hag's side to 3-0 by halftime.
Both managers made several changes during the match, with Klopp using 32 players. Ten Hag played with ten fewer players, and when David de Gea indicated in the 68th minute that he would have to leave the game due to injury, there was a concern.
The 4-0 win was completed by Facundo Pellistri, who came on at halftime in place of Sancho. Next up for United is a trip to Australia, where they take on Melbourne Victory on July 15.
United fans expressed joy over their team's performance against Liverpool, with several supporters cheering Ten Hag's one-touch football strategy displayed in the game. Here's a look at some of the reactions:
Pre-season results don't matter but positive results like that will build confidence going into the new season, which is exactly what the players need.
Man Utd have to back Erik ten Hag this window and I believe in him to deliver.
Erik ten Hag has now averaged a trophy in every game that he’s managed as Man Utd manager.
— 🔰 (@UtdRyan_)Erik ten Hag needed just 90 minutes to break Man Utd’s trophy drought.
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo)Full time in Thailand: Man Utd 4-0 Liverpool
Erik Ten Hag's gets off to a winning start as Manchester United boss. 💪 pic.twitter.com/ikzSJgETHI
Great start for Erik ten Hag, 4-0 win vs. Liverpool to kick off . We have played some really nice football at times, defensively and offensively very organised, positive signs. Role on Friday when we go again! Let's go! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/wSr5yHlO15
— Shaun Irvine (@_shaunirvine)Man Utd went from playing depressing to pressing football against Klopp’s Gengenpressing. Ten Hag is a magician
— NUNGUA BURNA ( Süleyman Shah ) (@viewsdey)I know it's a pre-season friendly but this is a really good display from Man Utd's apparently awful squad of players.
All I've heard all summer is now they all need to be sold. Maybe give Ten Hag a chance to work with them.
Now if you don't understand the Erik Ten Hag's philosophy, how else can I explain it to you? This is even with Man Utd's C Team Vs Liverpool's A Team. Erik Ten Hag needs to be backed in the transfer market. pic.twitter.com/xW68Jt1IBu
— Hanniplex (@hannitweet247)Perfect start for Erik ten Hag! 🔥🔴🇳🇱
Excited fans? 🤔👀 pic.twitter.com/TGvlpGmuQn
Dear ,please send our parade bus to the car wash. We are winning it all this season.
Ten Hag Ball.😭😭😭
My take away from this vs LFC game is just two, as i don't care about the result/scoreline right now.
1) Give TEN HAG time
2) Back him to STUPOR i have a feeling we won't regret appointing him.
Ten Hag’s Man Utd CULTURAL REVOLUTION starts here soon and VILL be FASCINATING🚀🚀🚀🌅🌅🌅⛱⛱⛱💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽🍿🍿🍿::: pic.twitter.com/oqT9YwTwFS
— jamie jackson (@JamieJackson___)Erik Ten Hag
Is Rebuilding My Believe in
Ten Hags
Bailly
Nunez
Donny pic.twitter.com/PjRaDaXB0g
First game of Erik Ten Hag era and I'm impressed already. I kept asking myself if it was the same players that played last season 😂
The tempo, pressing, coordination etc. Signing more quality players in needed positions will boost this squad to 100% pic.twitter.com/G65ljheKH5