Erik ten Hag blamed Manchester United's hectic schedule for Marcus Rashford's apparent groin injury that he sustained in their 2-0 Premier League win against Everton.
20.03.2023 - 10:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United booked a place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a dramatic 3-1 win over Fulham on Sunday evening.
Erik ten Hag's side secured a second trip to Wembley and a last-four clash with Brighton and Hove Albion but had to come from behind in somewhat ridiculous circumstances, Bruno Fernandes equalising from the penalty spot after Fulham received three red cards in 40 seconds.
Willian was sent off for a handball on the line after a VAR check, with both Marco Silva and Aleksandr Mitrovic dismissed for their furious reaction towards referee Chris Kavanagh, Mitrovic in particular having to be restrained after pushing the official and seeming to square up to him.
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Two minutes after Fernandes levelled the score, Marcel Sabitzer's improvised dink over Bernd Leno saw the tie turned on its head completely. And with the Cottagers two men and a manager down, space opened up in added time to Fernandes to add a third.
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Fulham were by far the better team during the opening exchanges, with United slow out of the blocks and lacking in quality on the ball. A lack of options to pass to in central midfield saw the Reds penned in down their right-hand side, with Ten Hag evidently frustrated at his side's inability to switch the play.
The Dutchman was pointing over to that side on and off for some time as Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw stood in space waiting for the switch. And Ten Hag was then barking out tactical orders during a break in play as he looked to get a tune out of his players in the first half.
A slow start got many around Old Trafford feeling a little tense and that unease was not helped
Erik ten Hag blamed Manchester United's hectic schedule for Marcus Rashford's apparent groin injury that he sustained in their 2-0 Premier League win against Everton.
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