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Fa Cup Quarter-Final: Klopp, Ten Hag React As Man U Defeats Liverpool 4-3

POSTED ON March 18, 2024 •   Sports      BY Samuel O . Adeniyi

A thrilling encounter at Old Trafford saw Manchester United edge out Liverpool 4-3 in a pulsating FA Cup quarter-final clash.

Both managers, Jurgen Klopp and Erik ten Hag offered their thoughts on the dramatic match in their post-game interviews.

Despite the defeat, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp acknowledged his team's missed opportunities.

"We could have won the game and we would have deserved it," he conceded to ITV. He highlighted the critical moments where Liverpool failed to capitalize on their lead: "At 2-1 up we had so many chances to kill the game. The last pass not right, or in a rush in some moments." Recognizing United's fighting spirit, Klopp ultimately offered his congratulations: "The rest is already history if you want... Congratulations to United, going to the semi-final."

For Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, the victory was a significant moment.

He praised his team's dominant performance in the opening stages: "The first 35 minutes I think was the best minutes from our season," he declared to ITV.

He acknowledged a tactical shift after Liverpool gained momentum: "We were really there, acting as a team. But then gaps in between the lines and you can't allow this against Liverpool. Then they outplay you."

However, ten Hag lauded his players' response in the second half, highlighting their change in tactics and unwavering determination: "We had to change. We went into the risk, we went into one against one, and the players were wonderful – the mentality, the attitude was so great. They had a strong belief to win this game. We went for it and we got it."

This high-scoring encounter showcased the attacking prowess of both teams.

While Klopp expressed disappointment over missed opportunities, he can find solace in the close nature of the match and the potential for improvement in upcoming fixtures.

For ten Hag, the victory offers a significant confidence boost for Manchester United as they head into the FA Cup semi-finals. It's a win that further cements the growing belief and positive momentum within the Red Devils camp.

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