Erik ten Hag involved in heated exchange with journalist after crushing Liverpool defeat

Erik ten Hag clashed with a journalist after Manchester United’s dismal defeat against Liverpool.

On Sunday, United were beaten 3-0 by Liverpool at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.

The Red Devils currently sit 14th in the Premier League table after back-to-back defeats, having lost to Brighton and Hove Albion in the weekend before.

After the match, Ten Hag was heavily criticised by fans as he claimed the issues from last season were not on show against Liverpool.

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During the post-match press conference, the United boss was involved in a heated exchange with a journalist.

After being asked if it's down to the players or the coaching, Ten Hag said: “What do you mean? Maybe you can explain to me with the mistakes that we make regular.”

The reporter then explained: “Constantly turning the ball over in your own half, playing the ball out from the back, getting mugged, chances coming on the back of it, counter-attacks when you're outnumbered, giving up endless chances in your own stadium against your biggest rivals. With the greatest of respect, Erik, we've seen that for so long now.”

Ten Hag replied: “You are sure?”, to which the journalist said: “Absolutely sure.”

The Dutchman then concluded: “I don't think otherwise you wouldn't win trophies as we did against big opponents. So I'm sorry for you, I have another vision.”

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In another interview, Ten Hag said: “I'm very disappointed, especially when you lose 3-0 to Liverpool. The game is over and we have to live with the result. We have to continue, bounce back and we need to improve the team. Individuals have to improve and, also fitness-wise, we have to improve. We will be fine. We are going for trophies and we have a lot to play for.

"I think the team showed resilience and kept fighting for each other. They stuck together and were still executing the plan. They dealt with the mistakes they made and I think that is also a platform to continue on with the season."

United will take on newly promoted Southampton when they return to Premier League action after the international break.