
<p><a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-united-tv-schedule/">Manchester United</a> manager Erik ten Hag was less than thrilled following his team’s loss to Cadiz on Wednesday. The Red Devils were beaten in Spain 4-2 on the day. Following the match, the coach claimed that his players were “still sleeping” in the early stages of the friendly.</p>



<p>“It is quite clear,” ten Hag <a href="https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-ten-hag-cadiz-sleeping-b1045752.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> MUTV. “We were not awake, still sleeping, [in the] first 15 minutes. They are a threat in transition. We have seen, the second goal can’t happen. We [were] not awake in the defense but also in the midfield we got ran off. It’s not possible, it’s not acceptable.”</p>



<p>“After that, we came into the game and got a penalty. I think it was a clear one and I think maybe the second half [we] deserved another penalty, but the first one was a clear one. We came into the game, but we couldn’t make the equalizer before halftime.”</p>



<h5>Spanish side have won two league matches this season</h5>



<p>Cadiz, who currently sit <a href="https:\/\/www.laliga.com/en-GB/laliga-santander/standing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">19th of 20</a> <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/la-liga-tv-schedule/">LaLiga</a> teams, scored twice inside the first 15 minutes of the match. The Red Devils were able to level the score following an Anthony Martial penalty and Kobbie Mainoo goal just after the halftime break. Nevertheless, the Spanish side scored twice in the second half to win the game.</p>



<p>Ten Hag stressed the opening period of the first half to his team. “The first 15 minutes cannot happen,” the coach continued. “That is not our standard and that should not happen.</p>



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<p>“We’ve spoken about [the performance and] we’ll do it tomorrow, again, but then we have to strike it, draw a line and then move on. But it can’t happen in the future.”</p>



<h2>ten Hag goes with regulars and youngsters in United loss</h2>



<p>United played the friendly match with a fairly young side. Nevertheless, ten Hag’s starting XI did include Donny van de Beek, Scott McTominay, Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Martial.</p>



<p>The <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/">Premier League</a> side will look to reset against Real Betis on Saturday. Betis is currently sixth in the LaLiga table.</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / PA Images</em></p>


Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag fumes at his team following a 4-2 friendly loss to 19th-placed Cadiz on Wednesday.

Erik ten Hag upset at Man United loss to LaLiga bottom-dweller


<p><a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-united-tv-schedule/">Manchester United</a> striker Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly not feature for the club during Sunday’s game.  </p>



<p>The Red Devils play away to Fulham in the Premier League’s final fixture before the World Cup.  It is also Manchester United’s last matchup before the tournament.</p>



<p>The <a href="https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/breaking-manchester-united-squad-fulham-25501515" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manchester Evening News</a> has reported that Ronaldo was not part of the team’s traveling squad to London on Saturday.  Ronaldo previously missed the Carabao Cup match with Aston Villa on Thursday due to an apparent illness.</p>



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<p>Team manager Erik ten Hag explained the situation after the 4-2 Villa victory.  “I can’t guarantee that now [that he will return at Fulham] but he was ill today, he can recover from that,” ten Hag <a href="https:\/\/www.goal.com/en-us/news/ronaldo-missing-man-utd-squad-fulham-clash/blt52d7ac0e208e7211" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> reporters.  “It’s not a really serious illness that takes days or weeks, so I think it’s possible he will be available for Sunday and in the squad.”</p>



<p>Nevertheless, it appears as if the 37-year-old star will<a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/"> head straight to the World Cup</a> in Qatar.  </p>



<h5>Frustrating season for the superstar</h5>



<p>Ronaldo has endured a tough season so far under ten Hag.  The former prolific forward has managed just one Premier League goal during the current campaign.  </p>



<p>Despite starting every Europa League game this season, the Portugal international has made just four appearances in ten Hag’s Premier League starting XI.</p>



<p>He was also suspended for United’s massive match with Chelsea last month.  Ronaldo previously refused to enter a game with Spurs as substitute and departed the stadium prior to the final whistle.</p>



<p>The upcoming tournament in Qatar will almost certainly be Ronaldo’s final World Cup.  While he has collected a European championship with his country, the superstar has failed to win a World Cup.  </p>



<p>Portugal will play in a difficult Group H at the Qatar World Cup.  This group also features Ghana, Uruguay, and South Korea.  The Portuguese begin their tournament run against Ghana on Thursday, November 24th.</p>



<p><em>Photo credit: IMAGO / Sportimage</em></p>


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