Manchester United Players Losing Faith in Erik ten Hag’s Management Style

According to reports, Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has allegedly “lost 50% of the dressing room” as players question his “robotic” management style.

A Woeful Season for Manchester United

Manchester United is currently experiencing a disappointing season, having lost 10 out of their 21 games so far. These results have left them in seventh place in the Premier League and their hopes for the Champions League are hanging by a thread.

Their recent 1-0 defeat against Newcastle was considered their worst performance of the season, with the players receiving harsh criticism.

Criticism Towards Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag is now facing significant criticism for his tactics and management style, particularly due to the off-pitch drama involving Jadon Sancho.

While most of the squad had previously supported their manager, recent reports suggest that there have been fallouts between Ten Hag and certain players. Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial are among the high-profile cases.

According to Sky Sports, approximately half of the squad has become disillusioned with Ten Hag, expressing frustration with his training methods and tactics. However, no specific names were mentioned.

They state: “Some of the players are confused about what is happening, and he [Ten Hag] has lost elements of the dressing room. About 50% of the dressing room.”

Jadon Sancho’s Treatment

Jadon Sancho, who had a public fallout with Ten Hag in September, has been excluded from the first-team squad. He is not allowed to eat with senior players and is forced to train with the youth teams.

The England international has refused to apologize, and his treatment has caused discontent among senior players.

The report adds, “Senior players have spoken to Ten Hag about where they feel the club is going wrong. They’ve shared their experiences of playing at other big clubs and believe that Ten Hag should be more empathetic in his management style. However, he remains steadfast.”

Conclusion

It is evident that Erik ten Hag’s management style is causing division within the Manchester United squad. With half of the players reportedly losing faith in him, it remains to be seen how this will impact the team’s performance in the future.

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