Manchester United have lost 10 games in all competitions this season and Erik ten Hag is losing support from within as some players become disillusioned with his methods and handling of Jadon Sancho
Sky Sports News Chief Reporter
Monday 4 December 2023 19:10, UK
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Erik ten Hag has lost elements of the dressing room at Manchester United, with players questioning his playing style and treatment of Jadon Sancho, according to Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol.
A group of players is becoming disenchanted with the Dutchman after United slumped to an abject 1-0 defeat at Newcastle on Saturday — their 10th loss of the season in all competitions.
One source has claimed Ten Hag has lost 50 per cent of the dressing room, with his refusal to act on concerns voiced by United's players and the continued exile of Sancho cited as factors.
«We should make it clear that it's very easy to kick a club when they're down. It's easy to kick Erik ten Hag when he's down. It's really easy to say he's lost the dressing room and that the players are not playing for him,» chief reporter Solhekol said.
«My information is that some of the players are confused with what is happening. He has lost elements of the dressing room. One source tells me that he's lost about 50 per cent of the dressing room.
»Quite a few players are unhappy with the style of play, they also feel that they're training too hard and that they're running too much during training. I was told that the players don't know what they're running for.
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«Also, some senior players have spoken to Erik ten Hag about where they feel the club is going wrong.
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