Manchester United players fear Erik ten Hag's hardline approach is affecting team morale with stars feeling that internal conflicts are damaging squad unity amid dismal start to season
Daily MailTen Hag has banished Jadon Sancho from the first team after his public outburst Man United sit eighth in the Premier League having lost five of their 10 matches Manchester United players fear head coach Erik ten Hag’s abrupt approach is affecting squad harmony. However, Mail Sport has learned that figures within the United squad believe Ten Hag’s handling of certain individuals has had a negative impact on team togetherness. Ten Hag’s ongoing public dispute with winger Sancho has increased the scrutiny on United’s disappointing campaign thus far. Ten Hag was similarly forthright in explaining why Raphael Varane was left out of the side that lost 3-0 to Manchester City on Sunday, claiming his decision to play Jonny Evans ahead of the force Real Madrid centre-back was ‘tactical’.