Scott McTominay says Manchester United's players back Erik ten Hag and believes the atmosphere is not as bad as under his predecessors.
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- McTominay says United players back Ten Hag
- 'Not as toxic' as under Mourinho or Rangnick
- Club face crucial week after Bournemouth loss
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WHAT HAPPENED?
United are still reeling from their embarrassing 3-0 drubbing at home to Bournemouth and now face an unforgiving week as they host Bayern Munich in a must-win Champions League game on Tuesday, before visiting arch rivals Liverpool. Ten Hag's position has become increasingly questioned after a 12th defeat of the season, but McTominay insists the manager still has the backing of the squad.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
There have been suggestions of tension between the players and Ten Hag following dressing room leaks, reminiscent of flare ups between the squad and former United managers including Jose Mourinho and Ralf Rangnick. McTominay believes that the situation is not as bad as previously while Ten Hag said the main reason why United have been doing so badly this season compared to his impressive debut campaign is the litany of injuries they have had to cope with.
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WHAT MCTOMINAY SAID
Speaking to reporters, McTominay said: "It is the players' responsibility. We know that as well. We have big characters in the dressing room. It is not like the other managers when it has been toxic at times. Boys are firmly behind the manager. Players can get lost in translation, we just want to do well for the football club. It is as simple as that."
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WHAT TEN HAG SAID
When asked what the differences are between this season and last, the manager himself added: "We had a regular team [in 2022-23], not so many changes. Especially in our backline. That helps you. You get the routines in. We have to wait for that. I think it is personnel. We are not the only team. I see inconsistency from other teams in the Premier League."