Erik ten Hag has praised his players for their “spirit” after his substitution decision have made a crucial impact in recent matches.
Manchester United were able to secure the three points after a tightly contested clash at Old Trafford with Omonia in Thursday’s Europa League clash.
The Reds were unable to break the deadlock in normal time before second-half substitute Scott McTominay hit a 93rd-minute strike to win the game on a frustrating night for United.
Ten Hag’s decisions making all the difference in-game:
After being informed that there was now a four-game streak of a United substitute coming on and scoring, Ten Hag commended his team for the “spirit” they have to win.
🗣 "It tells you something about the spirit in the team."
Erik ten Hag on the success he has had with substitutes coming on and scoring pic.twitter.com/0nEw6icT8H
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) October 13, 2022
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When talking to Football Daily, he said: “I’m really happy with that, and it tells you something about the spirit in the team, the squad. They understand that it’s not about 11 players, it’s about a squad.”
