Erik ten Hag stated he is to blame for Manchester United\u2019s 3-3 draw with Galatasaray despite two errors from goalkeeper Andre Onana.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils twice held a two-goal lead but mistakes from Onana allowed the Turkish hosts back into the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, Ten Hag refused to blame any of his players and took responsibility for only coming away with a point.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cIt\u2019s always me [to blame]. I am responsible for this. We know we are in a project.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are making improvements so that\u2019s very hopeful.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are going in the right direction so I know we will be successful in the long-term but if you want to stay in the Champions League you need to win these games.\u201d<\/p>\n
United are bottom of Group A meaning their hopes of reaching the knockout phase rely on beating Bayern Munich at home.<\/p>\n
It appeared to be a positive night for the visitors when Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes both scored within 18 minutes.<\/p>\n
Hakim Ziyech\u2019s free-kick, which Onana should have denied, reduced the deficit but Scott McTominay tapped home in the second half to give United a two-goal advantage again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ziyech was gifted a brace from another free-kick after a huge blunder from Onana, who made a pitiful attempt to save the effort.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kerem Akturkoglu then powered a strike home to level the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n Despite refusing to criticise individuals, Ten Hag admitted his team should have taken three points.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cWe were winning and then we\u2019re losing it. We should have taken three points, that\u2019s clear. We did this in other games.<\/p>\n \u201cI was pleased with how we played but at the same time I have to criticise the team because the defending is not good enough. We are leading 3-1 and we cannot afford mistakes as it makes a difference.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cEvery goal has its own story. Whether it\u2019s a transition moment and we don\u2019t block the middle or the second goal which is a free-kick and the third goal we are organised but have an overload. That cannot happen.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe have to learn from that.\u201d<\/p>\n 33 \u2013 Manchester United have conceded 33 goals in all competitions this season, the most in their opening 20 matches of any season since 1962-63 (43). Concern. pic.twitter.com\/bKcR6sLcXK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 29, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n![\"Andre](\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bc733ab0-0308-4327-985e-af24079879b4.jpg\")
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