“Many top players will leave the club after Erik Ten Hag and the staffs rejected our opinions to be able to wins matches. My future here is also not certain as the coach doesn’t seem to be the right man for the club”-Man Utd staff rejected bizarre request from players after Fulham defeat which upseted a lot of the players.
After a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Fulham, some Manchester United players reportedly made an unexpected request for a day off, which was promptly denied by the coaching staff. The loss at Old Trafford marked the end of United’s unbeaten streak in 2024, with Alex Iwobi securing a dramatic winner for Fulham in the 97th minute. Despite the setback, Erik ten Hag’s regime maintained its post-match routine of warm-down sessions and video analysis.
Surprisingly, Ten Hag himself was unaware of the players’ desire for a day off, a departure from his past approach, such as the memorable 13.8km run he led the team on after a heavy defeat to Brentford last season. With the FA Cup fifth-round clash against Nottingham Forest approaching, United is eager to bounce back swiftly. Ten Hag stressed the team’s commitment to winning every game and highlighted the importance of maintaining a competitive mindset regardless of recent results.
Despite the Fulham setback, United remains determined to compete on all fronts and aims to respond positively in their upcoming fixture.
