Sack him tonight or face huge consequences – Manchester United new owner now want Eric Ten Hag sacked tonight and is set to be replaced with three times Champions League Winner
Describing the reactions from commentators as “wild,” Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag defended his decision to bench Marcus Rashford during the team’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.Rashford was replaced in the lineup by Alejandro Garnacho, Joshua Zirkzee, and Amad Diallo, despite having scored three goals in his previous two matches.
The team missed several chances at Selhurst Park, resulting in a draw that did not reflect their best performance, as they struggled to convert possession into goals.
Jamie Redknapp from Sky Sports was among those who questioned Ten Hag’s decision to leave Rashford out, suggesting there might be underlying issues.
“Something feels off,” Redknapp said. “I don’t know the details, but it’s unusual to bench a player who just scored twice against Southampton.
“I wouldn’t say he’s fully back yet, but he’s showing the form we saw two years ago. It seems like something happened this week; I’m unsure what’s bothering the manager. Typically, a coach wouldn’t publicly criticize a player’s lifestyle.
Ten Hag has done this a few times; Sir Alex Ferguson would not have approached it that way. It’s not always beneficial for the players.
In response, Ten Hag stated, “The speculation from commentators is absurd.”
Erik ten Hag has firmly defended his decision to bench Marcus Rashford during Manchester United’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace, dismissing the critical reactions as “wild” and baseless. Rashford, who had been in strong form with three goals in his last two matches, was surprisingly replaced by Alejandro Garnacho, Joshua Zirkzee, and Amad Diallo in the starting lineup. United struggled to break down Palace’s defense, missing several scoring opportunities and failing to capitalize on their possession.
Sky Sports commentator Jamie Redknapp openly questioned Ten Hag’s decision, suggesting that there might be underlying issues between the manager and Rashford. Redknapp commented, “It’s unusual to bench a player who just scored twice against Southampton. Something feels off.” He hinted that Ten Hag’s public handling of Rashford might not be ideal, drawing comparisons to Sir Alex Ferguson’s more private approach with players.
Ten Hag, however, dismissed the speculation, emphasizing that his decisions are based purely on footballing reasons, not personal issues. “The speculation from commentators is absurd,” Ten Hag responded, standing by his choices for the lineup and refusing to engage in further media-driven narratives.