Erik ten Hag has weighed into the debate over a fixture pile-up in football and says it's unfair to overload the players.
United have suffered a crippling injury list in recent weeks with no fewer than 16 players out of action since pre-season.
Lisandro Martinez has become the latest addition after aggravating the foot injury which kept him out for two months at the end of last season.
Ten Hag believes that the winter World Cup and addition of Nations League games on top of a heavy schedule is putting an intolerable pressure on his stars.
'Players can't deal anymore with this overload and I think that's what you see in this squad at the moment,' said the United boss.
'We already expanded the squad this season because we make the reason clear. We had a World Cup in the middle of the season, we had a longer season, we had to play a longer season as well with the FA Cup (final), then Nations League games, a shorter break.
'Every time the schedule is expanding, the load on the players is too much, it's such a great overload. Many colleagues of mine have pointed to that, and I have pointed to that as well. But it keeps going. We keep expanding the schedule, it won't stop.'
Ten Hag confirmed that Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay will rejoin the squad to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League after Old Trafford on Saturday after missing Tuesday's Carabao Cup win over Roy Hodgson's side.
The United manager is expecting a tougher game second time around, adding: 'Definitely. Both sides will be different but we got belief from it. I know the opponent is looking for revenge, clear, and that will be their view.'
Coucdiotuz
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Are they the only club that have a different fixtures?
ShehzadQureshi
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ahem ... super league would've fixed this problem ... the big clubs would have been expelled from all the silly little competitions they are obliged to play ... a blessing in disguise ...
ceubilmty
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Is not a excuse, stop playing rashford and onana, why should u play double eight. Do ur job you are wasting our money here.
Wondimnrs
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those who do not want to use their brains will always have negative comment just relax we shall fix our own problem. wether you are happy with what's going on or not United will remain and you die so why stress yourself
Abramson
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Good reasoning,wish you the best as our man in control
yasbkmnpuz
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Other teams also have injuries, what make MU to complain about it, UNLESS making it as an excuse when they lose matches.
Oh please MU is in the Museum era. Gone are the Alex Ferguson era. Look at Manchester City
Nwachimereze17
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Other teams also have injuries, what make MU to complain about it, UNLESS making it as an excuse when they lose matches.
Other coaches are complaining too, is just that Man UTD is a big club that's why their news is always headlining.
Pewalorz
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Now every managers are complaining for injuries if its Klopp they will say its Mr. Excuses especially Man United. Now it seems most mangers are all Mr. excuse except Klopp.
hineiklmn
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that is this baldies world class managmemt...!!! God bless ManU
yasbkmnpuz
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It's only 7 games you have played so far don't be a cry baby
MU the cry club:CRY BABY MANAGER, CRY BABY CAPTAIN N CRY BABY SUPPORTERS
yasbkmnpuz
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Other teams also have injuries, what make MU to complain about it, UNLESS making it as an excuse when they lose matches.
Pauaklmpsz
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Liverpool played whole season 2019/20 without defenders all injured(Fabino and Henderson) as Centre halfs but they qualified for champions league
In 2020 Saudi owners never bought Newcastle to improve the club. Brighton was not hot property. The fact that Liverpool had no defenders and qualified for Europe but never did with full defenders last year shows you logic. League is much more competitive.
Japan143
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that's why I'm glad city drop out of caraba cup 🤣🤣🤣 more rest for us 🤣🤣🤣🤣
You give me more reasons to hate you more
Caebklmyz
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Football administrators must recognize human limits in sports. Footballers are humans not robots. For better enjoyment and sustainable flair with less injury a time limit of 90 minutes without any extension should be observed. Any time wasting should be red carded. Less tournaments must be introduced to obviate injuries to players whose health is priority. Injuries must be minimized.
hukabruy
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Liverpool played whole season 2019/20 without defenders all injured(Fabino and Henderson) as Centre halfs but they qualified for champions league
That was in the 2020/21 season
Bouaeiosuy
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Erik Bald Hag 'll win a media coach of the year award... Talk talk talk talk talk talk talk talk talk, Talk D'Or
rumadimuz
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Just sack that guy what kind of a coach he always complains about the fixtures what about other teams how are they managing u are just a cowered Ten hag
Just say Manchester United doesn’t have a coach thatTen hag z useless
rumadimuz
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Just sack that guy what kind of a coach he always complains about the fixtures what about other teams how are they managing u are just a cowered Ten hag
Why does has useless players every team has injuries n he has to have enough players who can cover others
Daphoenix23
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Just sack that guy what kind of a coach he always complains about the fixtures what about other teams how are they managing u are just a cowered Ten hag
Shut up … Guardiola, Klopp, Arteta n oda coaches have all complained about fixture pile up n it’s role in getting players injured. So he’s not the first
Youtd4eva
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ETH , you've just overloaded the team more, by winning the Cup game vs Palace.
Stickle
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Overloaded? That's funny! Keep losing and you will solve your 'overloaded' problem.
Wuaadpstuz
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its the same for every club ten fag , ur team is jusy shaaaaat
Sihdeinptz
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but it's only Klopp that makes excuses.
Jahbcklsu
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that's why I'm glad city drop out of caraba cup 🤣🤣🤣 more rest for us 🤣🤣🤣🤣
labdiklmo
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Too much excuse you are not the only team that have injured players.shut up Seven hag.
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😂interesting. Arsenal should support this considering their situation
badklnry
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Just sack that guy what kind of a coach he always complains about the fixtures what about other teams how are they managing u are just a cowered Ten hag
you are not serious, rethink
Muycdekost
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you just carrying your own cross and finger out what to do for yourself!, we frustrated
Yeobdeiopr
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Liverpool played whole season 2019/20 without defenders all injured(Fabino and Henderson) as Centre halfs but they qualified for champions league
Yeobdeiopr
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It's only 7 games you have played so far don't be a cry baby
vishal_kher
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they play for a living and complain about playing too much.....plus were they injured in the game?
vishal_kher
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you only played 7 matches man
Zenthil
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Let's blame Klopp for his excuse 😅 shame on fans 👎
Menzaxxxxx
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Is the a better love story this season than the one between Flopchester United and injuries
rumadimuz
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Just sack that guy what kind of a coach he always complains about the fixtures what about other teams how are they managing u are just a cowered Ten hag
Denbcemoty
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16 injuries is almost a squad. FA, FIFA and UEFA should think about this
name them for me please
Suyciopuz
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these guys play football as a job, so I don't think they should complain for playing two days a week.
myclubliverpool
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no excuse. United is better. They got just 3 or 4 first X1 injured
myclubliverpool
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klopp was the first to launch a complain but unfortunately only Dyche was in his favor . The other clubs said he was complaining bcos his squad is injury hit. Now everyone is crying
24689783(deleted)
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I’ll never feel sorry for people who get paid to play football for a living and complain about having to play too much 🤦🏻♂️
Kesadlor
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then why do you suspend Sancho?😡
24689783(deleted)
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16 injuries is almost a squad. FA, FIFA and UEFA should think about this
Almost a squad?? It’s a starting 11 and reserves you muppet 🤡
Vaaaben
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it-s not Man United players only but many teams such as Arsenal have been heat by injuries to many of it's stars, players such as Decline Rice, Jurrien Timber , Gabriel Martinelli , Leandro Trossard , Thomas Partey but you can not say that is an excuse of bad results because other teams too have suffered same but they are producing better results , Ten Hag has to bring back Sancho to the team's line up
No Sancho. He can well upset the team dressing room atmosphere. Better for him to rest & leave in Jan transfer window. Time for other guys to step up in absence of other injured squad . ETH has a valid point, all top managers have expressed similar views from time to time. Let's hope everything turns for better.
yutcklpstu
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16 injuries is almost a squad. FA, FIFA and UEFA should think about this
sekilnotu
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Why players has to play every match The players should manage their workload and established player's should avoid less important tournament fully
Ejo3
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it-s not Man United players only but many teams such as Arsenal have been heat by injuries to many of it's stars, players such as Decline Rice, Jurrien Timber , Gabriel Martinelli , Leandro Trossard , Thomas Partey but you can not say that is an excuse of bad results because other teams too have suffered same but they are producing better results , Ten Hag has to bring back Sancho to the team's line up
Pls tell sancho to apologize
Lord_B
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Too much excuse you are not the only team that have injured players.shut up Seven hag.
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yours is coming, keep calm , your coach will make same complaint before end of season
Losbcekmpz
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make your team start performing and stop running your mouth about hectic fixtures just after one win
Yonblrtu
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don't let thekidtodo badthings.learnthekid.tobethehero.
tanelm
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Your bald head too over loading
Mawbikmpy
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Too much excuse you are not the only team that have injured players.shut up Seven hag.