Man Utd crisis worsens with players turning on Erik ten Hag ahead of crunch Burnley clash
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag appears to be losing the support of his players behind the scenes
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Some Manchester United players have grievances with Erik ten Hag and believes he has favourites, according to reports.
The Dutchman did well last term, guiding the Red Devils to third in the Premier League table, while also securing the Carabao Cup trophy.
But United have started the new season poorly, losing matches against Arsenal, Tottenham, Brighton and Bayern Munich so far.
That makes Saturday's fixture away at Burnley significant, with another defeat set to pile the pressure on Ten Hag's shoulders.
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According to the Manchester Evening News, some United players aren't happy with Ten Hag behind the scenes.
It's said they feel the Dutchman has his favourites who he is 'unprepared to single out for criticism', while feeling others are 'routinly rounded on'.
Ten Hag often slams players as a whole for not 'following the rules' whenever United lose a match.
And some members of the squad believe they have been put in an 'invidious position' to carry out the 53-year-old's orders, too.
Antony is currently not with the squad, with the winger looking to clear his name amid allegations of abuse.
And United squad members think Ten Hag's approach to matches has been 'compromised' by the ongoing absence of the winger.
The report adds that Ten Hag had expected to have Mason Greenwood in his squad this season.
The England international had charges of attempted rape and assault dropped against him back in February.
But United U-turned on their plans to bring Greenwood back into the fold following a strong backlash online.
The 21-year-old has instead been loaned out to Spanish side Getafe and made his debut against Osasuna last weekend.
United have gone through four permanent managers in the years since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013.
And with players starting to turn on Ten Hag, he'll need to secure some victories fast to improve the mood at the club.
Speaking after United's defeat to Bayern on Wednesday night, Ten Hag said United must make their own lucky to transform their season.
“I wouldn't say it is like this [on it being too easy]," he said when asked about the number of goals his side are conceding.
"We are in a period, a lot is going against us, but we have to make our own luck.
"When we can't keep going [like this] and we can't keep consistent in doing the rules and the principles of our game, then you concede goals.
"But also [it is] telling that we have played three great teams in the last three games [Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion and now Bayern].
“Every game is important, every game is huge and, as I just said, we have to make our own luck.
"No-one is going to help you, you see in the first 25 minutes, you have to score a goal, but if not, stay in that game and don't allow the opponent to score a goal like we did.
"It is not only about one mistake [by Andre Onana], because also before that, it was too easy for the player [Leroy Sane] to get that shot.
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"You have to be consistent in such a moment and then you will win games.”