Erik ten Hag: Schedule has already crossed limits of what players can handle

Injuries have continued to rob the Manchester United manager of momentum and balance.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says modern football’s schedule has already crossed the limit of what players can cope with (Kieran Cleeves/PA)

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes top-level football has already “crossed the limits of what players can handle” as he prepares for a critical six days for his club.

United had made their worst start to a season since 1962 as they headed into their away match at Fulham on November 4, with eight defeats in their opening 15 matches in all competitions, as injuries continued to rob Ten Hag of momentum and balance.