How Erik ten Hag responded to question about Manchester United’s need for a striker

Manchester United were defeated 2-0 by Real Madrid during Thursday morning’s pre-season clash.

The Red Devils had 14 attempts but failed to convert any of them into a goal with the defeat only further emphasising their need for a new striker.

United are working to bring another forward to the club with Atalanta striker Rasmus Højlund the number one target.

Ten Hag’s striker plea

Sevilla, Spain. 16th Mar, 2023. Manchester United head coach Erik Ten Hag during the UEFA Europa League match, Round of 16, 2nd leg, between Real Betis and Manchester United played at Benito Villamarin Stadium on March 16, 2023 in Sevilla, Spain. (Photo b 2PFGTWR Sevilla, Spain. 16th Mar, 2023. Manchester United head coach Erik Ten Hag during the UEFA Europa League match, Round of 16, 2nd leg, between Real Betis and Manchester United played at Benito Villamarin Stadium on March 16, 2023 in Sevilla, Spain. (Photo by Antonio Pozo/pressinphoto/Sipa USA)) Credit: Sipa US/Alamy Live News (Alamy Stock Photo)

Erik ten hag has pleaded for a new striker and explained how it would transform his Man United team.

When asked whether United’s 2-0 defeat to Madrid highlighted the club’s need for a new striker, Ten Hag admitted: “Absolutely!

“There were two things – the pressing can be better from the start, and scoring goals.

“It was (Marcus) Rashford, it was, I thought, Scott McTominay in one-on-one situations. Garnacho, a one-on-one situation. From the situations, you have to score.”

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