ERIK TEN HAG has called on his Manchester United team to step up in two key areas following their pre-season defeat to Real Madrid.
Goals from Jude Bellingham and a sensational overhead kick from Joselu handed the Spanish giants a 2-0 win in Texas.
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And Ten Hag insisted during his post-match assessment that they need to improve when it comes to both their pressing and finishing.
He said: “Pressing can be better. It was much better against Arsenal.
“We can be more compact. We can be more cool with the ball. Nevertheless, we had chances, but we didn’t not marked.”
He also went on to add: “We have to work on finishing. That’s what we need to improve.”
Man Utd’s pre-season results so far have included wins over Lyon and Arsenal, and defeats to Wrexham – albeit with a young side – and Real Madrid.
They have three friendlies left against Borussia Dortmund, Lens and Athletic Bilbao.
Their Premier League campaign then gets underway at home to Wolves on August 14.
Meanwhile, midfielder Scott McTominay suffered a worrying injury during the loss to Real Madrid.
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The Scot, 26, came on as a half-time substitute but went down hurt as the final whistle blew.
And the knock threatens to jeopardise a potential transfer away from Old Trafford.
West Ham have held initial talks with United about a deal, but Ten Hag’s men are demanding a huge £40million fee.
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