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'It was a strong message' - what Erik ten Hag told Manchester United squad at half-time vs Wolves

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Andre Onana has revealed Erik ten Hag delivered a "strong message" to Manchester United's players at half-time in their 1-0 win against Wolves.

United welcomed Wolves to Old Trafford for their opening game of the Premier League season and they were heavy favourites to win, especially since the opposition had parted ways with Julen Lopetegui just last week.

Wolves were thrown into disarray by the departure of Lopetegui, but they started the game impressively with Gary O'Neill in charge and they were unfortunate not to be leading at half-time after wasting two chances. ALSO READ: United schedule friendly vs Everton less than 24 hours after Wolves The first 45 minutes certainly didn't go as planned for United and Ten Hag gave his players a strong warning during his half-time team talk, according to new signing Onana, who talked to reporters in the mixed zone after the game.

Onana was asked about the message in the dressing room at the interval and he admitted Ten Hag was "strong" with his instructions. "He gave a strong message inside [the dressing room].

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