Marcus Rashford seen in nightclub hours after 3-0 loss vs City; Erik ten Hag referred to as it ‘unacceptable’ however says, aside from that mistake, Rashford is “doing everything right to help team”; observe Fulham vs Man Utd on Saturday with our dwell weblog from 11am; watch free highlights from 5.15pm
Erik ten Hag referred to as Marcus Rashford’s journey to a nightclub after their Manchester derby defeat “unacceptable” however says the striker has apologised.
The ahead is badly off form, with only one objective in 14 video games for United this season however was seen partying to have fun his birthday hours after his facet misplaced to Manchester City 3-0 at Old Trafford.
“Yes, I am aware of it, I spoke with him about it,” stated Ten Hag in his press convention on Friday. “It’s unacceptable. I told him. He apologised. And that’s it. For the rest it’s an internal matter.”
It’s not the primary time Rashford has drawn Ten Hag’s ire for an off-field incident. Last season he was disregarded of the beginning line-up for a Premier League recreation at Wolves as a result of he overslept and arrived late to a group assembly.
However, Ten Hag firmly rejected strategies these lapses imply Rashford isn’t matching the requirements set by the United boss.
“Your suggestion is not right,” Ten Hag stated. “He’s becoming in [with Ten Hag’s policies]. He’s very motivated to place issues proper. I do know which effort he is placing in. He’s completely with us.
Erik Ten Hag has branded Marcus Rashford’s behaviour as ‘unacceptable’, after being noticed out partying to have fun his 26th birthday
“He makes a mistake but it doesn’t say he isn’t fitting in. I see him every day, on the training, what he’s doing, I know. Make one mistake. But also, off the pitch what he’s doing, how he lives and I’m sure he’s doing everything right to help the team to perform and to let us win.”
Ten Hag: Not proper to query gamers’ character
Erik ten Hag defends his teaching philosophy and why his facet are ‘clear’ on their intentions, following back-to-back 3-0 defeats at Old Trafford
Ten Hag’s feedback on Rashford have been a part of a press convention wherein he needed to defend the character of his squad, who had been booed off on Wednesday when the Manchester derby defeat was adopted by one other 3-0 loss at Old Trafford to Newcastle within the Carabao Cup.
The United boss stated it’s not proper to query his gamers’ character, regardless of the group dropping eight of their first 15 matches this season.
Former captain Gary Neville described the group’s performances as “woeful”. Paul Merson informed Sky Sports this week he believes Ten Hag has “lost the players” however when requested whether or not his squad lacked the required spirit, the Dutchman insisted: “That’s not right.”
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher conflict on what the issues are at Manchester United following a complete 3-0 defeat to native rivals Manchester City and the place the blame lies after a scarcity of progress
Ten Hag pointed to the 2 late objectives United scored to win at dwelling towards Brentford final month, saying: “If there wasn’t spirit and characters in the dressing room, we couldn’t do this.”
The former Ajax boss – who joined United in the summertime of 2022 – stated the response from his gamers to their latest outcomes has been “positive”, including: “They need to put this proper. We know the requirements right here.
“We must match the requirements, day by day. We have had two large setbacks however this dressing room is robust, the workers is robust and this supervisor is robust.”
Man Utd are again in motion at Fulham on Saturday lunchtime and you’ll observe the sport with our dwell weblog from 11am, with kick-off at 12.30pm. You can watch free highlights throughout Sky Sports’ digital platforms from 5.15pm.