Ten Hag praises Manchester United's character: 'Twice in one weekend'

"In one weekend, we suffered two losses, but you can see that this team has character, and that's what you need in a season," Ten Hag said on Manchester United's club website. "Sometimes you find yourself behind, and that's when you need to show resilience and determination. We demonstrated that this weekend, and it was a good weekend for us."

Thanks to Facundo Pellistri, who is targeted by FC Twente, Manchester United managed to draw against Athletic Bilbao at the last moment on Sunday. On Saturday, they turned a deficit into a 3-1 win against the French second-place team, Lens. "I thought the level on Saturday was very good, and today (Sunday) I also saw some very good moments."

Despite falling behind and facing the possibility of losing against ten men, Ten Hag saw enough positive aspects. "I think the start of the match was also very good. We should have scored to take the lead; it was a big chance for Jadon Sancho. After that, we had a few good moments, and it was silly how we conceded, but as I said, we got a result, and we came back, so it was a good weekend for us."

Manchester United's Premier League season starts next Monday with a home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The following Saturday, they will visit Tottenham Hotspur.