Erik ten Hag has defended his decision to take off both Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez during Manchester United's defeat to Newcastle.
The Red Devils had gone a goal down to the Magpies when Ten Hag opted to bring off both centre-backs with seven minutes remaining. In their place Facundo Pellistri and Victor Lindelof were brought on, but Newcastle doubled their lead five minutes later.
That goal came when Callum Wilson headed in Kieran Trippier's free-kick, with Ten Hag coming under fire from Gary Neville for taking off both centre-backs ahead of the goal. But the Dutchman defended the move, insisting he had to make his side more attacking.
