Scott McTominay insists toxicity of previous Man Utd dressing rooms doesn't exist anymore

"The boys are firmly behind the manager" says the Scottish international.

Manchester United's Scott McTominay (left) and manager Erik ten Hag during a press conference.

Scott McTominay says Manchester United's players are "firmly behind" ten Hag and that there is none of the toxicity seen under previous managers.

It has been a roller-coaster ride with more lows than highs since Sir Alex Ferguson retired after winning his 13th and final league crown in 2013.

United have not managed so much as a sustained Premier League title push since then, with Ten Hag the fifth permanent boss entrusted with taking the club back to the top.

The Dutchman is under scrutiny after Bournemouth condemned them to an 11th loss of the season and, having seen managers come and go, McTominay says the players are also accountable.

"It is the players' responsibility, first and foremost - the players know that as well," the United midfielder said.

"We have had many amazing players over the time, and I feel like now we're at a stage we have big characters in the dressing room.

"It's not just a case like with some of the other managers where it's been a little bit toxic at times.

"The boys are firmly behind the manager, and that's the be all and end all.

"I've said that in many other interviews and that's the way it will remain to stay. We've got an amazing coaching staff as well.

"People can get lost in translation and carried away with what the players think and what they say behind closed doors.

"We just want to do well for the football club and it's as simple as that."

Saturday's lifeless 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth was the worst possible preparation for Tuesday's crunch Champions League clash with Bayern Munich and the weekend trip to rivals Liverpool.

It was an alarming drop in standards from last week's impressive 2-1 win against Chelsea, leading to an exasperated Ten Hag and captain Fernandes to bemoan their inconsistent performances.

"Obviously we know the inconsistencies we have had, we are not naive to that," McTominay said. "We have spoken about it as a group, with the coaching staff.

"The schedule is relentless and we can't blame it on a backlog of fixtures and stuff like that.

"But, for us, we have to come together as a group and figure it out where we are slightly inconsistent at this moment in time.

"The boys are honestly doing everything they can do to contribute and give their best whenever they approach the pitch."

McTominay scored both of United's goals in last Wednesday's Old Trafford win against Chelsea, taking his tally to the season for six.

It has been quite the turnaround for the Scotland international, who was strongly linked with a summer move away from Old Trafford.

"There is always speculation and different things surrounding every player at Man United," the homegrown midfielder said.

"You have to perform to stay at this football club. I've known that since I've been a young boy watching lots of senior pros come through and obviously academies player as well.

"For myself, it was a case of just get your head down and work and there's not really much else to say other than that."

McTominay celebrates scoring against Chelsea.

Erik ten Hag is confident his inconsistent but talented Manchester United side can beat Bayern Munich to stay in Europe as they pray for a Champions League miracle.

The Red Devils' Group A campaign has been punctuated by goals, madness and mistakes, leaving their hopes of reaching the knockout phase hanging by a thread.

United have just four points and sit bottom of the pool heading into the final match against already-qualified Bayern, meaning progress is out of their hands.

Ten Hag's men need to become the first side to beat the German outfit in a Champions League group game since September 2017 and hope Copenhagen and Galatasaray draw in the other game.

United are guaranteed at least a place in the Europa League if they win on a night that the Dutchman is heading into without thinking about the impact of failing to qualify from the group.

He said: "I don't know. What I know is I never think in a negative scenario. We think positive, so we know what to do.

"We have to win to stay in Europe, so it's all about that.

"We will prepare the team with that feeling and with that belief that we are able to do it and I think we have shown in the last weeks when we are on our best then we can do it."

United limp into this match on the back of Saturday's awful 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, which led Ten Hag to admit his team were not good enough to be consistent high performers.

But the Dutchman remains confident his side possesses the quality to beat the best as they look to end Bayern's competition record 39-match unbeaten group-stage run.

"It's our team (that gives me hope)," Ten Hag said. "We are not consistent. Clear.

"But we have also a very good performance and highs, so if we get it when we are in the right spirit, then we are able to do it and we are able to beat any opponent.

"The game against Chelsea (gives me belief), the game against Everton, even the game against Galatasaray.

"So, I know this team can perform really at high levels and it's not that we did it three months ago. No, we did it last week, so I know we can do it.

"When we have the right mood, we have the right spirit, it starts with the right attitude, if everyone is ready for it, we are able to do it."

United's previous two Champions League matches have been on the road - a 4-3 defeat to Copenhagen at a rocking Parken Stadium before receiving their 'Welcome to Hell' in Turkey a fortnight ago.

Ten Hag's men blew a two-goal lead in a frustrating 3-3 draw at hostile Galatasaray and the Red Devils boss stressed the importance of the Old Trafford crowd on Tuesday.

"I think Old Trafford is not a nice place to come for an opponent, and we are aware of it," Ten Hag said.

"It starts with us but then, of course, you hope that the fans we are together.

"As long as I'm here, I always have the feeling we are absolutely together. There's a very strong bond between the team and the fans.

"They're always behind this, even when we have big setbacks. They're staying behind us, they're supporting us, so very happy with that.

"But we have to take the responsibility. It starts with us, we have to energise them."

United are still juggling a number of key injuries as they prepare to host Bayern and travel to rivals Liverpool on Sunday.

Victor Lindelof missed the Bournemouth defeat through injury but trained with the group on Tuesday afternoon, when Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford were absent due to illness.

The latter also missed training on Friday due to feeling unwell and only managed a substitute appearance against the Cherries.

"It's a condensed programme, so we have a training (to come)," Ten Hag said ahead of training at Carrington.

"So in this moment, I'm not sure about everyone and who is available for tomorrow.

"So, a question mark is, for instance, on Victor Lindelof if he can make it or not.

"We have to wait and to see until tomorrow, then we know."