Erik ten Hag explains Manchester United substitution vs Sheffield United as half-time message shared
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United enjoyed a vital win on an emotional night yesterday as they beat Sheffield United 2-1. United's trip to Bramall Lane was overshadowed by the tragic passing of Sir Bobby Charlton.
The World Cup winner's family confirmed on Saturday afternoon that he had died, surrounded by his family, aged 86. Erik ten Hag paid tribute to the Reds icon before the game and watched on from the dugout as his side fought hard to beat the Blades.
Scott McTominay's opener was quickly ruled out by Oli McBurnie, but Diogo Dalot won it on 77 minutes with a wonderful long-range effort. ALSO READ: United player ratings vs Sheffield United as Dalot and Onana good ALSO READ: Maguire must back up misleading United record this week Here are your Sunday evening headlines. Hojlund substitution Ten Hag insists his decision to take Rasmus Hojlund off against Sheffield United was due to managing minutes.
Hojlund is still without a Premier League goal from five starts ahead of next week's Manchester derby at Old Trafford. He was replaced by Anthony Martial in the 63rd minute - a move that irked sections of the away following.
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