Manchester United players believe poor start due to overworking in pre-season

None of the players have explicitly told Erik ten Hag of concerns.

HAS HIS CRITICS: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.

section of Manchester United players believe the team’s poor start is down to Erik ten Hag overworking the squad in pre-season. They have complained of beginning the campaign feeling as tired as when they finished the previous one.

Those discontented include several senior squad members, the Guardian has been told. It is understood none have explicitly aired their concerns to the manager, who believes his players are fully committed and comprehend the need for sacrifice if United are to be consistently successful.