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Man United's Erik ten Hag: Brighton loss was down to lack of self belief

Erik ten Hag has said a lack of self belief is to blame for Manchester United's opening day defeat to Brighton and added that his players are struggling to shake off the hangover from last season.

Ten Hag's first competitive game as United boss ended in a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford as the Dutchman's reign got off to the worst possible start.

Pascal Gross scored twice to put Brighton 2-0 up at half-time and Ten Hag said the confidence of his team had disintegrated after a positive start.