BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United has announced Very SAD NEWS for Matthijs de Ligt head injury

Erik ten Hag stated that Manchester United used the contentious circumstances surrounding Ethan Pinnock’s goal as motivation for their comeback win against Brentford. Pinnock’s header from a corner found the back of the net during first-half stoppage time, right after United’s Matthijs de Ligt was forced off for a head injury assessment.

 

The incident unfolded when de Ligt was ordered to leave the pitch for medical checks twice, despite only having dried blood on his head. Referee Sam Barrott insisted he exit just before the corner was taken, a decision that Ten Hag and assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy vehemently opposed. Their protests resulted in penalties, with Ten Hag arguing that the call was unfair.

 

“It was simply dried blood, and Matthijs had already been treated,” Ten Hag explained. “Nobody could understand why he had to leave the field. I spoke to him, and he told me, ‘It’s just dried blood; I don’t know why I was sent off.’ It was a significant moment because Brentford is very effective at set pieces, and it was frustrating to concede a goal in that manner.”

 

The United manager suggested that the perceived injustice might have spurred the team’s resolve in the second half. Alejandro Garnacho quickly scored the equalizer after the break, and Rasmus Hojlund netted the winning goal in the 62nd minute, lifting United to eighth place in the Premier League.

 

This victory marked a crucial turning point for a team that had been struggling, having gone 317 minutes without a league goal. Despite this dry spell, Ten Hag stressed that the primary issue has been finishing chances rather than creating them.

 

Hojlund, who had missed the start of the season due to a hamstring injury, is now regaining his form, scoring in two of his three starts since returning. His performance has been a significant boost for United as they look to improve their position in the league after a difficult beginning.

 

The win against Brentford not only secured three important points but also lifted the morale of a team eager to reestablish itself in the league. The players appeared to channel their frustration from the controversial first-half goal into a determined and spirited performance, ultimately turning the match in their favor.

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