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  • Casemiro vs Bruno: I have no issues with my players quarelling – Ten Hag

    Casemiro vs Bruno: I have no issues with my players quarelling – Ten Hag

    Following the heated argument that ensued between Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro after their 1-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday, Manchester United coach has backed both players for their actions.

    However, Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has insisted that he saw “no problem” with both players having heated argument.

    Casemiro appeared to be lambasting his team-mate before Harry Maguire came over to intervene.

    Both players have previously been caught on camera arguing on the pitch, most recently after winning the Carabao Cup at Wembley.

    But speaking to United’s official website, Ten Hag has said he encourages his players to confront each other.

    “Yes, of course [I encourage them]. They have to communicate. They have to organise it and make sure we get a win.

    “So when they are talking to each other, in discussion, debating with each other, I don’t have a problem with that,” Ten Hag said.

  • Eredivise: Why we sacked Alfred Schreuder – Ajax FC management

    Eredivise: Why we sacked Alfred Schreuder – Ajax FC management

    Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam has stated reasons why it sacked manager Alfred Schreuder just eight months after he replaced Erik ten Hag as gaffer of the team.

    According to the club, Schreuder cannot keep up with the tempo and pace of Ajax as the clubside has suffered a great set back since his arrival.

    Schreuder’s departure was confirmed by chief executive Edwin van der Sar following Thursday night’s 1-1 draw at home to struggling Volendam. He leaves the Johan Cruyff Arena with Ajax without a win in their last seven league matches and in fifth place, seven points behind Eredivisie leaders Feyenoord.

    Speaking after the draw with Volendam, Van der Sar explained: “It’s never nice to let go of people who worked hard. But we couldn’t keep going like this.”

    Ajax confirmed the news in a statement which read: “Ajax has immediately suspended Alfred Schreuder. The trainer’s contract was valid until June 30, 2024, but will now be terminated immediately.

    “The many points lost and the team’s lack of development are the main reasons for this decision. The club management no longer has confidence in further cooperation. The collaboration with assistant coach Matthias Kaltenbach will also be terminated.”

    Meanwhile, Van der Sar is quoted: “It is a painful decision, but also a necessary one. After a good start to the season, we then lost an unnecessary number of points.

    “The game was also volatile. The World Cup meant an early and long winter break time and kept us confident to change things and improve.

    “In recent weeks it became increasingly clear that he could not turn the tide, while we believe that despite the many transfers he had a strong and championship worthy squad at his disposal. We have also lost a lot of points in recent weeks and unfortunately we did not see any progress.”

    Having only lost once in the league before the end of October, a defeat to PSV Eindhoven was followed by a run of six draws spanning both before and after the World Cup break.

  • I don’t have respect for Ten Hag, I feel betrayed at Man Utd – Ronaldo

    I don’t have respect for Ten Hag, I feel betrayed at Man Utd – Ronaldo

    Portugal and Manchester United striker, Cristiano Ronaldo lambasted coach Erik ten Hag, saying he doesn’t have any form of respect for him.

    Ten Hag left Ajax Amsterdam to take over from interim boss Ralf Rangnick, at the begining of the season but hasn’t had a rosy reign at the club.

    Ronaldo, who was said to have asked to be allowed to leave the club over the summer, was prevented from going by the club and Ten Hag made it clear that the 37-year-old was part of his plan for the season.

    The former Ballon D’or winner has had turbulent moment under Eric Ten Hag after being barred from the team for storming out of Old Trafford few minutes before the end of the match against Tottenham Hotspurs.

    Ronaldo stormed out in protest for being an unused substitute against Tottenham Hotspurs.

    Ten Hag had explained that Ronaldo was ill and could not play in the 4-2 win over Aston Villa and weekend’s 2-1 win over Fulham.

    But it seems the Portugal captain may have burnt his bridges at Manchester United once and for all.

    The former Real Madrid and Juventus superstar gave an explosive interview in which he hit out at the club, claiming he would ‘never respect’ Ten Hag.

    Asked about Ten Hag, Ronaldo told Piers Morgan Uncensored on Sunday night: “I don’t have respect for him because he doesn’t show respect for me.

    “If you don’t have respect for me, I’m never gonna have respect for you.”

    Asked if he felt Ten Hag had tried to force him out, he replied: “Yes, not only the coach but another two or three guys that are around the club [at senior executive level]. I felt betrayed.”

    Probed on whether he feels they are actively trying to get rid of him, he continued: “Honestly, I shouldn’t say that, I don’t know, but I don’t care, always people should listen to the truth. Yes, I feel betrayed.

    “And I felt that some people don’t want me here. Not only this year but last year too.”

    However, Ronaldo revealed that  his three-month-old daughter was hospitalized in July, explaining why he missed the tour of Asia in July before the season started.

     

  • Showboating: Why I substituted Anthony at halftime – Ten Hag

    Showboating: Why I substituted Anthony at halftime – Ten Hag

    Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has explained why he substituted Brazilian forward, Anthony at half time in the Europa league match against FC Sheriff.

    Wth the scores still 0-0, Antony pulled out his trademark double 360 degree drag-back spin  skill, before over-hitting a pass straight out of play.

    Ten Hag has now explained  that it wasn’t because Anthony was showboating in the match.

    The Red Devils won 3-0 at Old Trafford on Thursday night to confirm their place in the knockout stages.

    They would avoid a play-off against a Champions League drop-out if they beat Real Sociedad next week.

    However,

    Ten Hag replaced Antony with Marcus Rashford before the teams came out for the second half.

    But the United boss insists his decision was pre-planned.

    “It was more or less planned. If we were [winning], I wanted to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford close together, that was one of the reasons.

    “Also to bring another dynamic over to the right side.

    “I thought over the left side Alejandro Garnacho was playing quite well and he had a real threat in his actions, really good tempo dribbles, so that was good to see. So it [Antony’s withdrawal] was more or less planned,” Ten Hag told BT Sport.

  • EPL: Why I benched Ronaldo against Tottenham – Ten Hag

    EPL: Why I benched Ronaldo against Tottenham – Ten Hag

    Manchester United coach, Erik ten Hag has explained why he dropped Cristiano Ronaldo in Wednesday’s night clash against Tottenham.

    Ronaldo was an unused substitute in the EPL encounter against Tottenham at Old Trafford with the Red Devils defeating Spurs 2-0.

    Ten Hag had a preference for Marcus Rashford over the 37-year-old up front, despite that Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Antonio Conte’s men last season.

    It came as a surprise to see the Portuguese benched but Erik ten Hag insisted it was the right call.

    Ronaldo stormed out of the Old Trafford pitch and went through the tunnel to the dressing room minutes before the final whistle was blown.

    “We are building for the future, but the future is tonight,” the United boss told Amazon.

    “You pick the line-up that you think has the most chance to win, and you have a game plan. Cristiano [Ronaldo] is an important player and he can make the goal.

    “I have to deal with all the players’ expectations and I have to deal with developing this team. You have to make a game plan.

    “This is a good Tottenham team, a compact, a transition team with high intensity and I think this is the best way to start like this. You get more runs behind, more dynamic up front.”

    Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 14 goals in 20 games against Tottenham.

  • I understand why Ten Hag benched me – Luke Shaw

    I understand why Ten Hag benched me – Luke Shaw

    Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw has accepted that Tyrell Malacia currently plays more at the club.

    The 27-year-old will be hoping to work his way back into the starting line-up at United. But he says he understands why manager Erik ten Hag dropped him in the first place.

    “I think it shows the trust Gareth (Southgate) has in me,” Shaw told the BBC.

    “I look at it from a club perspective. I know the first two games weren’t good enough and fully understand the manager has to make decisions.

    “Now the team has been winning and we’ve got to bide our time. The only thing I can do is keep supporting the team, keep training hard and just wait for my time, because I think if I put my head down and did not care, it would be a bigger hill to climb when I want to play.”

  • Bench Ronaldo to achieve more results – Rooney tells Eric Ten Hag

    Bench Ronaldo to achieve more results – Rooney tells Eric Ten Hag

    Manchester United legend and C.Ronaldo’s teammate a few years back, Wayne Rooney has advised Erik Ten Hag to drop C.Ronaldo from the team.

    In a bid to ensure Manchester United’s continuous rise in the league, Rooney has offered some advice to the coach of the club.

    He said  ”There is so much negativity at the club and it would not help them at all when it comes to playing matches against major opponents.

    ”Therefore, it is necessary to take out any factors that can increase negativity at the club”.

    Rooney stressed further that Eric Ten  Hag must do whatever is needed to rejuvenate the energy of the team. He must do it even if it means not letting Cristiano Ronaldo play in the upcoming games.

    According to Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo seemed unfit when the reds played against Brentford and lost by 4-0.

    Meanwhile, In the two games that Eric Ten Hag benched Ronaldo and Maguire, they won two straight games against Liverpool and Southampton.

    Manchester United is now placed 7th on the English Premier League Table.

     

     

  • EPL: Brentford sends Manchester United to League bottom after 4-0 thrashing

    EPL: Brentford sends Manchester United to League bottom after 4-0 thrashing

    Manchester United’s poor start to the 2022/23 season has continued with a disappointing 4-0 bashing from Brentford on Saturday.

    Red Devils fell behind 4-0 in just 35 minutes of this encounter.

    New manager Erik ten Hag had already lost the first match of his tenure last weekend, and the pre-season memories are beginning to vanish into thin air.

    The trouble started for United 10 minutes into the game with a howler from David de Gea, who let a long-range shot from Joshua Dasilva slip by him. Then, Mathias Jensen managed to double his side’s lead eight minutes later.

    Ben Mee and Bryan Mbeumo compounded United’s misery with a goal each to make it 4-0 by half-time, which was followed by a goalless second period.

    Meanwhile, Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has appeared to mock Manchester United over their recent struggles.

    He already wrote Manchester United off before the match was played.

    Manchester United’s next fixture is against Liverpool at Old Trafford.