The Dutch coach of Manchester United made strategic substitutions to boost the team’s chances of winning, but this decision was met with disapproval from the crowd, as seen in fan footage. The substitution of Hojlund and Mainoo drew a reaction from the Denmark international, who appeared surprised by the coach’s move. Despite showing appreciation to the supporters, Hojlund visibly reacted to Ten Hag’s decision and then sat on the bench next to Mainoo.

Following the match, Ten Hag defended his decision, stating that he had to make choices in the team’s best interest, considering the players’ injuries and the need to protect them. He also emphasized the importance of patience from the fans, asserting that young players need time to adjust to the demanding nature of the league. Despite the substitutions, Manchester United took the lead with the introduction of Amad Diallo and Scott McTominay, but Burnley managed to equalize from a penalty, leading to a draw.

Ten Hag expressed frustration with the team’s performance, citing moments of losing control in the first half and relinquishing a winning position at the end. In addition to this, the text includes an unrelated promotional message at the end, which is not relevant to the main content about the match and can be disregarded.