Erik Ten Hag Defends Decisions After Draw

In their latest Europa League match, Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fenerbahce, marking their third consecutive draw in the competition. Erik ten Hag faced criticism for his tactical decisions, particularly the choice to start Noussair Mazraoui in an unfamiliar attacking midfield role, which proved ineffective. Despite this, Ten Hag defended his choices, citing his prior experience with Mazraoui at Ajax. The coach also opted to substitute Antony for Marcus Rashford instead of giving Amad Diallo more playing time, a decision that raised eyebrows after Antony's early exit due to injury. While some commentators highlighted positives from the match, including the team's attitude in a challenging environment, others felt that United missed an opportunity to secure a win. Ten Hag's management continues to be scrutinized as fans and analysts debate the effectiveness of his strategies.