Former student scored 2 goals against Man Utd, coach Ten Hag's reaction made fans angry

After the final whistle of the match between Galatasaray and Man Utd sounded at Rams Park, Hakim Ziyech proactively approached to greet coach Erik ten Hag. The Dutch coach also responded with a cheerful face. The two chatted comfortably, before saying goodbye and heading into the tunnel.

On social networks, fans expressed their dissatisfaction with the Man United captain, especially when Ziyech contributed to all 3 goals of Galatasaray in this match.

Ziyech scores against Man Utd

“Fire Ten Hag immediately,” one fan said angrily.

“If Sir Alex was still in charge, he certainly wouldn’t be smiling after the draw, let alone when Man Utd are about to be eliminated,” another person commented. Sharing the same opinion, another fan said: “Ten Hag is like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, both of them are smiling without knowing they are about to be fired.”

In the summer of 2022, Hakim Ziyech was a transfer target for Man Utd when Erik ten Hag took over. Ziyech was also Ten Hag's favorite player when they both worked together at Ajax. He is also left-footed and has the ability to create breakthroughs.

However, the Moroccan player's minus point is his age. Therefore, the Man Utd board decided to invest in a younger face, Antony. This deal cost up to 95 million euros, but did not bring the desired results.

Ten Hag is close to Hakim Ziyech, the player who just closed the door on Man Utd's progression in this season's Champions League.

Ziyech’s career has been a roller coaster lately. He was rejected by MU and had to play a reserve role at Chelsea. In early 2023, he completed a medical to join PSG, but the deal fell through at the last minute due to lack of paperwork.

In the summer transfer window, Ziyech moved to Al Nassr and also passed the medical examination. The transfer could not happen when Al Nassr demanded a salary reduction for the player born in 1993 without giving a convincing reason. Ziyech refused and was loaned by Chelsea to Galatasaray for the 2023/24 season.

Man Utd is at the bottom of Group A of the 2023/24 Champions League. In the final round, they must beat Bayern Munich and hope Galatasaray and Copenhagen share points in the final round. Champions League 2023/24 matches are broadcast live onFPT Play.

Minh Tu

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