Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag believes that two of Copenhagen’s goals should not have stood in their thrilling Champions League encounter on Wednesday night. The Dutchman getting his way would have seen United notch a narrow victory, but instead they fell to a crushing 4-3 defeat to leave their European aspirations hanging in the balance.
Ten Hag was in need of another result after steadying the ship with a 1-0 win over Fulham on Saturday. And things looked to be going according to plan when Rasmus Hojlund notched twice against his former club in the opening half an hour.
But there was controversy before half-time, with Mohamed Elyounoussi getting one back despite one of his team-mates stood in an offside position in front of Andre Onana, and Diogo Goncalves converting from the spot after a contentious Harry Maguire handball.
Bruno Fernandes restored United’s lead after the break, but late goals from Lukas Lerager and Roony Bardghji made sure of a memorable night for the hosts.
“We conceded two goals that should not count,” Ten Hag told TNT Sports after the final whistle. “It is disappointing. After half-time it was better but the two goals should not count. The first is offside, there is a player in front of Onana. The second, what can you do about that?”
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