Manchester United faced a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Brighton, marking their first Premier League loss of the season. Erik ten Hag expressed frustration over the team's lack of clinical finishing, highlighting their failure to capitalize on chances and defensively conceding 'soft goals'. Amad Diallo's equalizer was overshadowed by Joao Pedro's late winner for Brighton, and United's disallowed goal further compounded their woes. In light of this performance, Ten Hag is pushing for the signing of Manuel Ugarte, emphasizing the need for a more robust midfield presence to support an aging Casemiro. Despite some promising individual performances, the team needs to improve consistency and execution in both attack and defense. The manager is confident in Alejandro Garnacho's potential but insists that hard work is essential for him to reach a world-class level.