“If they sack me today, they are right…I shouldn’t have benched them, I’m sorry”: Erik ten Hag swallows his pride and apologize to Man United’s fans for benching TWO Player’s who have are the best so far in this season
Describing the response from commentators as “wild,” Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag defended his choice to put Marcus Rashford to the bench for his side’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.
Rashford was left out in favour of a front line of Alejandro Garnacho, Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo after scoring three goals in his last two outings.
With opportunities lost at Selhurst Park allowing the Red Devils to grab a draw without being at their best, a lackluster display from the team failed to transform possession into goals.
Among those who questioned Ten Hag’s choice to keep Rashford out was Jamie Redknapp of Sky Sports, who reasoned that other elements were involved behind the scenes.
“Something feels like it has gone wrong,” Redknapp remarked. “I am not familiar with the specifics. You do not, however, remove a guy who has scored two against Southampton midweek.
“I would be cautious to say he is back, but he is displaying Rashford from two years ago. Something seems to have happened perhaps this week; I am not sure what the manager’s irritation is. A manager seldom would out players for their lifestyle.
Ten Hag has done a couple times; Sir Alex Ferguson would never have done. Not always helpful for the players is it.
Ten Hag then turned around and answered Redknapp and those in agreement with the former Liverpool midfielder: “The conjecture from such commentators is absurd.”
