The new Red Devils boss canceled their planned day off after the humiliating 4-0 defeat away to Brentford. 2 Erik ten Hag has asked his Man Utd players to find more confidenceCredit: Rex 2 David de Gea and Bruno Fernandes had a little investigation during Manchester United’s 4-0 defeat at Brentford, before a stern post-match verdict from Erik ten HaagCredit: Alamy Many of the players were unhappy with this, having already made plans with their families. But Ten Hag had them running in 30 degree heat less than 24 hours after playing in the same temperatures at Brentford. He also sat them on their base at Carrington and tore them apart. The Dutchman told them to stop feeling sorry for themselves and start showing some fight and faith.
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FREE BET AND SIGN UP OFFERS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS Ten Haag, 52, has warned them that if they don’t change, the hole they have dug themselves, after two straight defeats to open the season, will only get deeper. United went 4-0 down after 35 minutes at Brentford on Saturday. Ten Haag told the players at half-time that their performance was a “disgrace” and to go out and win the second half. No further goals were added but the manager remained extremely upset by the performance and therefore revoked the leave.
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The players were understandably shattered after being forced to run 13.8km during Sunday’s training session, the exact difference in ground covered between them and Bradford. United’s next game is against Liverpool next Monday, with fears growing at the club of another setback if the players cannot settle. Demonstrations against the Glazer family are planned again.
