Peter Schmeichel is confused by Erik ten Hag’s use of Scott McTominay (Picture: PLP)
Peter Schmeichel insists he cannot understand why Scott McTominay has been reduced to a bit-part player at Manchester United b Erik ten Hag.
The Scotland international appeared destined to leave his boyhood club in the summer amid interest from West Ham.
United, however, failed to receive a suitable bid and retained the services of a player who has been much maligned since breaking into the first team under Jose Mourinho.
The 26-year-old has fallen down Ten Hag’ pecking order this season but proved his worth with two injury-time goals against Brentford that secured an astonishing comeback victory and may well have saved his manager’s job.
‘He’s got the ability to do that,’ a puzzled Schmeichel told Premier League productions after McTominay’s heroics.
Scott McTominay scored twice to help Manchester United complete an incredible comeback against Brentford (Picture: Getty)
‘I don’t understand what coaches are doing. Scott McTominay was up for sale all summer and I don’t understand that.
‘He’s a fantastic player, you need utility players. You need players that can play different positions, that can come from the bench and change the course of the game and he’s definitely one of them.
‘You bring in players and you sit there with big question marks, why is that player there?’
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A relieved Ten Hag, meanwhile, thanked his matchwinner after the game and praised his never say die attitude.
He said: ‘You know with Scott you get drive and energy on the pitch. He can make a goal, he can arrive and his willingness is very strong.
‘His feeling for this club is very strong, he plays with all his heart. He will always defend the colours of this club.’
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