Erik ten Hag 'feels let down by Marcus Rashford' with Man Utd star yet to respond to sacking
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Erik ten Hag reportedly feels let down by Marcus Rashford and two other players after losing his job at Manchester United.
The 54-year-old was axed on Monday just a day after his side had slipped to 14th in the Premier League table following a dreadful 2-1 defeat to West Ham.
Ten Hag helped Rashford evolve during their first season at United, with the England international netting 30 goals across all competitions.
Yet he often struggled to coax the best from the 26-year-old, who managed to score just eight times last season.
Erik ten Hag reportedly feels let down by Marcus Rashford and two other players after losing his job at Manchester United
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Rashford has, at the time of writing, scored just one Premier League goal.
He is also yet to respond to Ten Hag's sacking at a time when several of his team-mates have wished the Dutchman all the best for the future.
And the Daily Star say Ten Hag feels he has been 'let down' by Rashford and two other senior players.
Another star who initially thrived, only to dip, is Casemiro.
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The Brazil international showed why he was one of the best midfielders of his generation as United finished third in the Premier League table and won the EFL Cup in 2023.
Yet Casemiro has often struggled in the time since.
He had been widely expected to leave for Saudi Arabia back in the summer but, with no offers arriving, ended up staying.
In 2022, the same summer Casemiro joined, United spent a massive £85million on Antony.
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Ten Hag knew the forward well, having previously managed the 24-year-old at Ajax.
But the Dutchman also feels the winger has let him down, with Antony scoring just 12 goals since his blockbuster move two years ago.
Meanwhile, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was asked about Ten Hag ahead of his side's Carabao Cup clash with Tottenham on Wednesday (8.15pm).
And Guardiola, who worked with Ten Hag at Bayern Munich, has backed his former coach to bounce back.
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Erik ten Hag struggled to get the best from Marcus Rashford during his time at Man Utd
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“Always I feel sorry for managers who lose their position," he said when asked if he feels sympathy towards Ten Hag.
"I have an incredible relationship with him.
“He represented Manchester United at the highest level. I wish him all the best and he knows, I know, everybody knows, our jobs depend on results."
Ten Hag is expected to be replaced by Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim.
Erik ten Hag also feels let down by Man Utd duo Antony and Casemiro
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Amorim is the No 1 candidate to take over and is open to making the move.
United have also reportedly made contact with Fulham's Marco Silva, while Graham Potter, Gareth Southgate and Edin Terzic have all been linked as well.
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