Erik Ten Hag Dines at Plush Italian Restaurant Hours After Man United Defeat

• Erik ten Hag had a nightmare start to his Manchester United reign after he lost 2-1 to Brighton in their season opener
• Despite the defeat, Ten Hag still took some time out to treat himself to dinner at a luxurious restaurant in Manchester
• The 52-year-old sported a white long-sleeve t-shirt and black trousers as he was joined by his family and friends

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was spotted at a plush Italian restaurant just hours after the Red Devils' clash with Brighton at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag kicked off his United reign on a bad note as his side suffered a 2-1 humiliating defeat in his first Premier League match in charge of the club.

Two first-half goals from Pascal Gross handed the Seagulls their first EPL win over the Red Devils at the Theatre of Dreams before he gifted one back through a scruffy Alexis Mac Allister's own goal.

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Fortunately for Brighton, they held firm to the lead to claim maximum points on the season's opening weekend.

Erik ten Hag heads out for dinner after Man United defeat

The Sun reports that Ten Hag decided to treat himself to dinner at the luxurious Italian restaurant Piccolino for debriefing.

The Dutchman spotted a white long-sleeve t-shirt, and black trousers, which he matched with white trainers as he carried a black rucksack while leaving the swanky eatery.

It is understood that friends and family joined the 52-year-old after polishing off his dinner.

While he suffered a frustrating defeat in his first official match in charge of United, he still spent some time signing an autograph for a United fan who was outside the restaurant.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Erik Ten Hag was handed a nightmare Premier League debut as Manchester United manager when his side stumbled to an opening day defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion.

A brace from Pascal Gross rendered an own goal from Mac Allister only a consolation as the Seagulls clinched their maiden win over Man United at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

It would prove to be a big blow to Man United, who had a fairly positive pre-season, and Ten Hag will have a massive task to remould the club's fortunes this season.