Manchester United’s Dutch coach Erik Ten Hag expressed his frustration after his team’s 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce in the Europa League. The match, which took place at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul, saw United take the lead through Christian Eriksen but then concede a goal to Youssef En-Nesyri.
Ten Hag admitted that his team lacked a “killing” instinct and that they need to be more ruthless in front of goal. The draw leaves United in 21st place in the table, and they are still without a European win in over a year.
Former United boss Jose Mourinho, now in charge of Fenerbahce, was sent off for protesting a penalty decision during the match. Mourinho was critical of the referee’s decision-making but praised his ability to oversee the game.
Meanwhile, Tottenham continued their winning streak in the Europa League with a 1-0 victory over AZ. The London side, one of three teams to have won all three matches in the competition, secured the win through a penalty from Brazilian striker Richarlison.
Spurs captain James Maddison hailed the team’s performance and stated that the nine points from three matches put them in a strong position in the group.
Overall, it was a mixed night for English clubs in the Europa League, with United’s disappointment offset by Tottenham’s success. As the competition progresses, both teams will be looking to improve their performances and secure their spots in the knockout stages.
