Man United took the lead through Christian Eriksen in the first half, but were equalised in the second half when Sam Lammers capitalised on an Eriksen error to score an equaliser. The result left Man United with a disappointing start to their Europa League campaign.
Speaking after the match, Eriksen stressed that FC Twente players showed more desire and dedication than Man United to achieve a favorable result at Old Trafford. Coach Erik ten Hag completely agreed with this.
He shared: "Yes, you see, it was the match of their lives. The Twente players fought on every square meter of the pitch and we didn't. With 99% is not enough, when you step on the pitch you have to play, give 100% of yourself.
You have to know how to kill the opponent, score goals and then finish the game. Man United are very ambitious and the players have to show and prove that on the pitch. In the second half, we were too complacent, not showing the image of a real team."
This is Man United's second consecutive draw. Last weekend, they drew 0-0 at Crystal Palace in the Premier League. It was a match in which Man United created many clear chances but failed to capitalize.
Against Twente, the Old Trafford team had 19 shots but only scored 1 goal. Taking advantage of opportunities is a big problem for Man United, in the context that they have only scored 5 goals in the Premier League, despite their high expected goals index.
"We have to work on the issue of taking chances. That's also clear. We have to be more efficient in situations like that, but I don't think that's the only issue.
Man United must continue to show consistency in the second half. The team must know how to score more goals, finish the opponent, finish the match. We have enough players up front who can score goals,” Erik ten Hag shared.
In round 6 of the Premier League this weekend, Man United will meet Tottenham at Old Trafford.
