After the 0-0 draw at Anfield, here’s how Ten Hag reacted to Dalot’s red card

Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, shared his reaction to the harsh red card handed to Diogo Dalot during the intense 0-0 draw against in-form Liverpool at Anfield.

Dalot’s Dismissal Amid Controversy

Manchester United secured a hard-fought point against Liverpool, but the match’s conclusion was marred by controversy.

In stoppage time, Diogo Dalot received two quick-fire yellow cards after expressing dissatisfaction with a decision.

The 24-year-old was frustrated with a throw-in decision that went in Liverpool’s favor, vehemently protesting the call.

Replays indicated that Dalot’s complaint was justified, as the ball appeared to come off Mohamed Salah last.

Ten Hag’s Reaction to the Incident

During the post-match interview, Erik ten Hag was asked about Dalot’s red card, to which he responded, “If I say something about that…well, I’ll leave it. Maybe you can do it (say something about it).”

The manager chose not to delve into the details of the controversial decision to avoid unnecessary punishment by the FA.

Ten Hag praised the overall performance of his team, stating, “Performance was very good from our side, and the game plan went very well. The players were brilliant. With only criticism in our possession, we could have hurt them more. If we had scored with the two opportunities, we could have won the game.“

Analyst’s Perspective

Gary Neville, providing analysis on Sky Sports, expressed his view on the incident, saying, “That first shout, yes, it’s a booking, fair enough. It all feels like it’s the same thing to me: Michael Oliver has created something there that he doesn’t need to. The first booking is absolutely fine; it’s an aggressive reaction, and he should be booked for that, but it’s all the same motion. He’s been sent off… I’ve never seen that before, but it is what it is.“

Despite Dalot’s dismissal, Manchester United held on to secure a 0-0 draw against Liverpool, maintaining their unbeaten run in a challenging match.

In a hard-fought encounter, Manchester United managed to secure a valuable point against Liverpool at Anfield. Despite the controversial red card to Diogo Dalot, the team, led by manager Erik ten Hag, showcased a commendable performance.

The decision surrounding Dalot’s dismissal sparked discussions, with analysts and the manager himself carefully navigating the aftermath.

The draw, although contentious, underscores Manchester United’s resilience in a challenging fixture against the formidable Liverpool, who remain unbeaten in the league at Anfield.