Manchester United are not helping themselves amid their struggles this season. Poor selections in Saturday’s defeat to Newcastle preceded the news that players are losing faith in Erik ten Hag, with questions over his signings and tactics.
In response, the club banned reporters from the Manchester Evening News and three other outlets who had covered the story from attending Tuesday’s press conference.
In the media meet, Ten Hag denied there was a rift with his players and believes they are behind his process. Meanwhile, the takeover saga still looms over Old Trafford.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has not yet had his 25 per cent stake investment ratified, although his arrival is expected imminently. The process has now been rolling on for over a year with the Glazers set to stay in situ.