Erik ten Hag discusses Douglas Luiz’s taunting of Andre Onana in Man Utd news.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, credited Douglas Luiz’s flamboyant celebration for spurring his team to a crucial victory at Villa Park. The stakes were high as United, in sixth place, faced off against fifth-placed Aston Villa.
Rasmus Hojlund scored early for United, but Villa’s Luiz leveled the score in the second half with an eye-catching celebration. However, Scott McTominay came off the bench to secure the win for United, leading them to a 2-1 victory.
When asked about Luiz’s celebration, ten Hag downplayed its significance but acknowledged that it may have motivated his players. The win was crucial for United’s Champions League qualification hopes, narrowing the gap to just five points behind Villa and six points behind fourth-placed Tottenham with 14 games remaining.
Ten Hag also praised McTominay for his impact as a super-sub and highlighted his readiness to make a difference whenever called upon. He emphasized McTominay’s versatility and his example for other players in the team.
Overall, the victory was seen as a significant achievement for Manchester United.
