Ten Hag’s tactical decisions ‘concerning’ Man Utd stars as struggles continue

Manchester United players are reportedly fed up with Erik ten Hag’s management style amid the club’s crisis-hit start to the season.

United are languishing down in 12th in the Premier League table after losing three of their first five games. They are also at the bottom of their Champions League group after starting their European campaign with a 4-3 defeat away to Bayern Munich.

There have also been numerous off-the-field problems to deal with, including Ten Hag’s public falling out with Jadon Sancho, the indefinite absence of Antony and the club’s handling of the Mason Greenwood situation. To add to the club’s woes, it is claimed Ten Hag has rubbed members of the squad up the wrong way.

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According to the Manchester Evening News, some players believe the Dutchman has favourites who aren’t singled out for criticism. Meanwhile, other players are routinely hammered by the manager, it has been suggested.

It claimed some players believe they have been placed in an ‘invidious position to carry out tactical instructions’ as Ten Hag tries to compensate for the absence of Antony, who is on a leave of absence to address allegations made against him of violence towards women. The Brazilian, who has not been arrested or charged, denies the allegations.

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Ten Hag denied suggestions he has fallen out with players ahead of Saturday’s game at Burnley. He insisted: “At United, you have to win every game, so it doesn't change anything.

“I don't know if it's a leak [in the dressing room], but I know opinion, I know my players. Everyone can make suggestions, but we are okay with it.

“You get stronger from it, as long as you stay together. That’s what we're doing. All the staff, coaches, medical people, everyone is united – and at United you fight.”

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