Erik ten Hag blasts Jamie Redknapp over 'crazy' claim and sends angry message after Man Utd draw at Crystal Palace

Erik ten Hag has slammed Jamie Redknapp for insinuating that there's been a falling out between the Manchester United boss and Marcus Rashford.

Despite Rashford's recent goal-scoring form, with three goals in games against Southampton and Barnsley, he was benched for United's match against Crystal Palace. Ten Hag opted to start Alejandro Garnacho on the left wing, citing squad rotation and the need to maintain player fitness as his rationale.

However, Redknapp, in his role as a Sky Sports pundit, questioned this explanation, suggesting, "It feels like something has gone untoward," adding, "I don't know the details. But you don't drop a player that has scored two in midweek and against Southampton."

Redknapp also commented on Rashford's resurgence, saying, "I'd be nervous to say he is back but he is showing signs of the Rashford from two years ago. It feels like something's happened maybe this week, I don't know the manager's frustration. It is unusual for a manager to out players for their lifestyle."

Garnacho didn't capitalise on his opportunity as United were held to a goalless draw at Selhurst Park, with Rashford entering the fray in the 61st minute. Ten Hag, having been briefed on Redknapp's comments prior to his press conference, was quick to dismiss any speculation.

Ten Hag has dismissed speculation about his decision to bench Marcus Rashford, stating: "I heard already speculation from some pundits - that's crazy. I would almost say as a person you are not OK when you bring such speculation if you don't know what's up. This is just rotation."

He further explained the need for squad rotation, saying, "And we have many games to cover and we can only start 11 players, but we have to give all the players - if they