Erik ten Hag's bad start as Manchester United manager descended into a whole new level. ECR_Newswatch Soccer
The former Ajax boss' reign began with Brighton's first ever win at Old Trafford last weekend, but much worse was to come as the Bees punished a series of errors to score four times in the first 35 minutes.
"We all have seen the game. I think Brentford were more hungry and we conceded goals to individual mistakes," said Ten Hag."You can have a good plan but that puts the plan in the bin." Ten Hag did recall Cristiano Ronaldo to the starting line-up, but the wantaway five-time Ballon d'Or winner played a part in the opening goal.
Martinez's diminutive 5ft 9in frame was raised as a red flag for his ability to adapt to the physicality of the Premier League.