Erik ten Hag responds to criticism of Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund substitutions
Erik ten Hag rejected criticism of his substitutions during Manchester United's derby defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. The Red Devils were soundly beaten 3-0 at Old Trafford as Erling Haaland struck twice before Phil Foden's late third, but the Dutchman's changes during the defeat prompted concern both from pundits and fans alike. Mason Mount was introduced at the start of the second period for holding midfielder Sofyan Amrabat but instead of added creativity United were stifled as City asserted more authority on proceedings and waltzed to a third successive win in all com Pet itions following the October international break. Explaining the Mount change, Ten Hag said: "To go more offensive. We are losing the Game . Straight on after half time you have to be more offensive. We did it by getting Eriksen off the left side to go quicker up to Alvarez pushing and Mount for more offensive power to change the Game . "Absolutely [it made midfield less stable]. Our Gam...