Erik Ten Hag was disappointed after Manchester United surrendered a 2-0 lead against Tottenham on Thursday, Sportivationng.com reports.
Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford gave the visitors a 2-0 lead in the first half.
Pedro Porro and Son Heung-min scored for Tottenham in the second half to snatch a 2-2 draw.
“We have had the worst schedule in the Premier League. That will not change. Also a recovery period so we have to take that. It cannot be an excuse,” Ten Hag said after the game.
“The time is enough to recover so our players are in demand to be ready, and today we were not ready. Some thought 90 percent is enough. If we lose focus, that’s why we gave balls away, we didn’t do our jobs in position and then you concede goals. In both goals, it was the case. But more, you lose control of the game.
“You have to bring it every time. I know they are not robots, it is a tough schedule. But we can’t accept when you are playing for Man United, you are wearing the shirt, you have to give it on every occasion, every game.
“And as a team, you have to manage the game, get the win and everyone leaves happy and satisfied. But the basis always is to give everything, and that is, you have to prepare as a player so you are ready for the battle, for the fight.”
The Red Devils remain in fourth place, six points clear of Tottenham with two games in hand.
Manchester United will be back in Premier League action against Aston Villa on Sunday.
