Since Manchester United's back-to-back defeats in the new season, rumours of tensions within the dressing room have been rampant. There have been reports of growing dissatisfaction with manager Ten Hag in the Manchester United dressing room, and there is even speculation that Ten Hag's tenure at Manchester United is in jeopardy. However, is this really the case?
Indeed, despite United's poor form in recent games, Ten Hag's leadership in the dressing room has not been fundamentally shaken. Recently, The Sun revealed that Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had an altercation with team-mate Scott McTominay after the defeat, while the centre-back duo of Martinez and Victor Lindelof scolded each other for conceding a goal. The situation raised concerns about Ten Hag's control in the dressing room. But it's important to know that winning and losing is a regular occurrence and it's normal for players to have mood swings after a loss. Ten Hag, as head coach, has the ability and the need to tweak and integrate the dressing room.
Manchester United, on the other hand, have lost eight of their 15 games this season and were knocked out 3-0 by Newcastle in the Carabao Cup, which has left some fans questioning Ten Hag's managerial ability. However, at this critical juncture, Ten Hag has the support of the team's hierarchy. According to Manchester Evening, the trust of Ten Hag's hierarchy has not wavered, and they believe that Ten Hag's current predicament is not his fault. In addition, Manchester United have invested heavily in reinforcements this season, and sacking Ten Hag at this time means that the previous investment will be wasted. Given the club's financial situation, United's hierarchy are reluctant to pay exorbitant compensation for the sacking of Ten Hag.
In addition, regarding the doubts about Ten Hag within the dressing room, resentment towards team-mates is brewing in some players. This has a lot to do with Ten Hag's management style and the team's tactical adjustments. Ten Hag brought in a number of Dutch players since taking charge and saw them as the core. This has put some of the original players under pressure, with their starting positions and minutes under threat.