The Manchester United players’ confidence in their manager, Eric ten Haag, is unwavering.
“Manchester United boss van Gaal won applause from his players after vowing to ‘turn things around’ following the loss to Brighton & Hove Albion,” British media outlet Talk Sport reported on Tuesday (Aug. 19).
The Red Devils fell to a 1-3 defeat against Brighton in the fifth round of the 2023/2024 English Premier League at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on Sept. 16.바카라사이트
It’s the worst start to a season. The Red Devils are currently in 13th place with six points (two wins and three losses) after five rounds of play this season.
The mood of the squad has also taken a turn for the worst. Jadon Sancho’s public spat with Van Gaal over his playing time earlier in the week has clouded the atmosphere at the club.
Now, emotions are running high among the players. Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay, Lisandro Martinez, and Victor Lindelof reportedly clashed in the locker room after the loss to Brighton.
Van Gaal has not been immune to criticism. Former Premier League player Troy Deeney said on air: “As a modern football manager, you have to be careful what you say about your players. He’s going to feel the pressure now.”
Despite the criticism, Van Gaal hasn’t wavered. According to TalkSPORT, Van Gaal addressed the team after the Brighton game to calm the players’ emotions.
There are no major problems within the club. The outlet said, “United sources have dismissed most of the rumors. “United sources have dismissed most of the rumors. The club is determined to get the team back on track.