According to former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown, players at Old Trafford are frustrated with one of Erik ten Hag's decisions
The Red Devils manager is facing scrutiny for his team's disappointing performances this season.
They are currently 14th in the league and their defeats against Liverpool and Tottenham at home have raised questions about the players and the manager.
Sir Alex Ferguson's pick of the next potential manager at the club has been named and it is former AC Milan and Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri, while Thomas Tuchel is also reportedly waiting in the wings.
Ten Hag made a decision in one of the recent matches at the club that has not gone down too well with the fans and the players.
The Dutch manager took off Marcus Rashford at halftime against FC Porto when the English attacker had scored and assisted in the first half.
It was a decision that did not go down well with the Man United faithful, who criticised the manager's decision to take off their best player only for rotational purpose when the game at hand was still there to be won.
“I don't understand the issue with Marcus Rashford,” Brown told Football Insider.
“In the week [against Porto], he played like the Rashford we know, running at defenders, causing all sorts of trouble and scoring a goal.
“Then he gets taken off at half-time and you assume he's picked up an injury, but when Ten Hag was asked about it he said it was rotation.
“It's bizarre. Very, very difficult to fathom the thinking behind that. It's not the first time it's happened either.
“I've heard there are a few frustrations in the dressing room because of these decisions and the way he's treating the players.”
Man United fans have every right to get upset with this decision of the manager which cost them potentially two points away against Porto.
When it was finally looking like Rashford was coming back to form, Ten Hag took him off and replaced him with Alejandro Garnacho.
Erik ten Hag risk losing his job at Man United
In two matches in the Europa League, the Red Devils have still not won and their place in the competition could get into trouble.
Ten Hag's decisions have worked against him and it is not a huge surprise to see that considering he cannot get anything right at the club at the moment.
The international break has come at the right time for the manager to regroup his thoughts and make a plan for the future or risk losing his job.
bapcopsuy
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u must be joking mate. Rashford plays well once in 20 games n u considered him good player..u must be coaching u7 football team or watching football once in blue moon.. rashford should be sold long time ago..
Timadlmouz
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he shouldn't wait to be sacked. he should tender his registration.
In total agreement bro he should resign
suteilstz
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all this bunch stupid critics christiannn why not apply for manu manager rather than talk bs.
cecbemnptz
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Please Alex ferguson we know you have done a lot for man United but if you want people to respect you sir please go and rest, first you chose moyes he did nothing, Jose the special one he brought joy to our club short time he was sacked you didn't tell the board to keep him, look at conte he didn't have a team and nobody saw this when you all that conte is better than the coaches you want
Wasciktz
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Sorry to say that . ETH is the biggest problem is United , he unable to lead and spent money buying those unwanted player . Thinking that he is still the manger in Ajax . But sorry this is EPL and this is United . I trust the board hv support him with fund and he screw up
Wasciktz
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ETH have a wonderful ideas in soccer . When the team is 1 goal down , he took out forward and replace MF at 60mim , when reach 70mim he replace MF to a def . 80mim onana will act as CB and forgot he is a keeper . For the past 2 years United hv been playing this way .
Otto27
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Ferguson has done a lot for Man United, but with all due respect i think United replies on his decisions which so far hasn’t been helpful to the club
Loobdeirst
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I predict that united will relegate This year
Loobdeirst
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If after 2 years he scores Is that make him the best united player!??! Give me break
vominopsy
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He must resign to protect his reputation as a coach
QueriisFiasi
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Mick Brown should have just said that he doesn't want ten Hag at ManUtd any longer, no matter what miracle he pulls off. He clearly has his knives in for the manager if he must base his argument on his sacking on Rashford's ommission from a match day squad. Rashford, who is blowing more cold than hot consistently? Just because of two games in which he was lucky to score? Ten Hag is clearly trying to guide the player back to his form, but knuckleheads won't see it.
Fumblmnopr
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sack him or else MU will be the same
kiaabckt
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If rashford is considered as our best player then definitely Ten hag is not the problem, Rashford has no work rate, he can't defend, he can't put the opponent's goal keeper on pressure, he no longer dribbles past two defenders without losing the ball and once it happens he stands, he can't run to recover the lost balls....... With Rashford still in the first eleven, United won't score much goals. Mark my words..... He is pathetic and needs to be benched for like 10 matches plus.
kiaabckt
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Guy, Rasphord was at his best at that match. Why sub him. 1 goal and an assist in a match and get subbed at half time. It doesn't make sense
You heard the coach.....he cldnt defend, two goals from his left side.... no work rate, wen he loses the ball he doesn't run to recorver....... he needs to be benched for the whole season.
Nonaprsu
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stupid coach
kiaabckt
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if players like Rashford are considered the best player then you are too far to win the league
He's the worst we have in first eleven...he can't defend, he can't dribble past two defenders now and he's selfish.....even when he loses the ball he doesn't run to recover..... no work rate at all
marvelaj
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Why you didn't say anything when Rashford did not play well for the last 2 years, and just one halftime average play you are praising him?!
Guy, Rasphord was at his best at that match. Why sub him. 1 goal and an assist in a match and get subbed at half time. It doesn't make sense
NanbalRaphael
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if players like Rashford are considered the best player then you are too far to win the league
He is still your best attacker.... facts
funnoptu
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if players like Rashford are considered the best player then you are too far to win the league
semdinrty
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Why you didn't say anything when Rashford did not play well for the last 2 years, and just one halftime average play you are praising him?!
Cimbcdemrz
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ten hag's aim is to destroy man u. the earlier u know the better
barcelon
pythagorasofficial
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All I know is that once a coach looses the dressing room. It’s over.
jusnstz
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he shouldn't wait to be sacked. he should tender his registration.
jikailmou
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hi said we have a plan 😂😂
yisaelmotu
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I also thought Rushford was injured while it was just rotational !! sack him i have approved
Tuddlnpsy
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just sacked him n give Nistrelroy a chance to prove himself also he know in n out of MU standard of play
Vicsammy
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Stupid rotation that was a Fear not rotation
Fedabeklou
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Should be sacked
yucaekruz
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I was worried,coz he was the most dangerous player on the pitch, to see being substituted
Zicabery
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let him go for good
yikabenor
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he should be sack
Vector_Vector
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Is he really tryna get sacked 🤔 lol , this guy absolute cinema 😆
MichaelVLzawna
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he is getting delusional
jinaceiouy
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ETH wants to be fired and collect the 17mn compensation money. He work for it for two yrs. the mistake was made by reappointing him when it was very clear that Man U is above his pay grade.
Fieirsuyz
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get him sacked its too long
mbiaks
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ten hag's aim is to destroy man u. the earlier u know the better