Erik ten Hag explains Manchester United’s loss to Manchester City in the Community Shield, highlighting key factors that led to the defeat.

Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, stated that his team suffered consequences due to not securing a second goal against Manchester City in Saturday’s Community Shield match.

In the 82nd minute, Alejandro Garnacho scored a timely goal for the Red Devils.

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Nonetheless, City’s Bernardo Silva managed to score the tying goal with a header just seven minutes afterwards, leading them into a penalty shoot-out that they ultimately won 7-6.

Ten Hag expressed how difficult the outcome was to accept. He acknowledged that when you give your all and still come up short, it affects everyone involved on a deep emotional level. The pain is felt within the core of one’s being.