Jamie Redknapp slams two of Erik ten Hag’s decisions against Brentford

Jamie Redknapp accused Erik ten Hag of making two basic errors with his team selection after watching Brenford tear Manchester United to shreds during an unforgettable first half on Saturday.

Thomas Frank’s size looked, on paper, like they would be too powerful for United’s lightweight line-up and so it transpired.

The Bees were given a helping hand by David de Gea, who was at fault for the opening goals scored by Josh Dasilva and Mathias Jensen, spilling a tame shot into his net before playing a hospital pass to Christian Eriksen.

Worse was to follow with summer signing Lisandro Martinez bullied into submission by Ben Mee who could scarcely believe his luck as he nodded home a third from underneath the crossbar.

Bryan Mbuemo added a fourth soon after as Brentford threatened to run riot against a United side shorn of confidence and belief just two games into their new manager’s reign.

Martinez’s lack of height had been earmarked as a concern prior to kick-off, especially given the physical threat offered by Ivan Toney, while eyebrows were raised at the decision to deploy Eriksen in an unfamiliar defensive role.

‘I cannot believe what I’m watching from this Man Utd team,’ Redknapp told Sky sports at half time.

Man Utd believe they will sign Frenkie de Jong next week as Chelsea cool interest

Mauro Icardi responds to Man Utd interest with striker free to leave PSG

Sasa Kalajdzic wants to join Manchester United in boost for Erik ten Hag

‘They are a team with a Man Utd badge on that have been just thrown out there. They don’t look like they’re showing any responsibility or showing they care.

‘The manager is making mistakes. Christian Eriksen is not a defensive midfield player in any lifetime and he’s playing him that role so he has