ERIK TEN HAG admits he has "a hell of a job" on his hands after Manchester United's first day defeat.
Skipper Harry Maguire got off to a ``nightmare start''. Pascal Grosz scored his two goals to give Brighton his first win at Old Trafford in 113 years.
New boss Ten Hag pointed out costly individual errors and warned fans that the team's problems could not be turned around immediately.
The Red Devils were booed in the interval, and although they improved in the second half, there were more heckles at the end.
said Ten Hag.
``Definitely a setback. It's a real disappointment and we have to deal with it.
“We gave two easy balls and the organization made a big mistake.
"We have to take lessons and learn quickly. We don't have time, we have to deliver." 24} Ten Hag defended his decision not to start with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Former Ajax Boss Joins Debutante Christian Eriksen with Anthony Marshall was injured.
United improved after Ronaldo was brought on in the 52nd minute, and Alexis scored one for McAllister's own goal. The
United manager said: cannot be forced.
Maguire and new centre-back partner Lisandro Martinez had a difficult afternoon against former United player Danny Welbeck.
Maguire said:
"Worst start. It wasn't good enough.
"Definite setback. Really disappointed. We have to deal with it."
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But a bad start. It was a knockout. protested by holding up a huge banner that read,
And a brawl broke out among United fans during the game, with frustration pouring into the stands.
Former United captain Roy Keane said: Club Problems.
"It's a really bad start. Ten Hag needs time and money. There's a big problem upstairs." Neville added: "Handing over Ten Hag to that team at the start of the season was unacceptable. Reality hit hard
." ``Manchester United are the easiest team to play against in the league, with Fred and Scott McTominay trailing for their first goal. 78} ``What about them? That position? I never believed it. is attacking with the ball when he signs Jadon Sancho. Marcus Rashford in front of him is a criminal."
Seagulls boss Graham Potter took this historic win at Old Trafford after his 4-0 victory over United on the Amex in May.
He praised Welbeck for his doubts in this match.
Potter said: "He would have played with the toilet bowl tied to his butt. But that would have slowed him down. He was amazing."
