Man Utd stars ‘fear Ten Hag’s hardline approach is harming team morale’ after high-profile fall-outs with players

MANCHESTER UNITED players reportedly believe Erik ten Hag’s approach to management is having an impact on squad harmony.

The Dutchman has already fallen out with several players since taking over at Old Trafford last summer.

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Man Utd players fear Erik ten Hag’s approach is harming morale[/caption]

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The Red Devils suffered a 3-0 defeat to Man City on Sunday[/caption]

He clashed with Cristiano Ronaldo last November, with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner publicly claiming that he did not respect him.

The fallout led to Ronaldo’s contract termination.

Ten Hag is now embroiled in a public feud with Jadon Sancho, which started when the winger hit back at claims that he wasn’t performing well in training.

Sancho has since been omitted from the club’s first team photo and BANNED from all senior facilities.

A number of Man Utd players are said to be unhappy about the way he continues to be treated.

And according to The Daily Mail, some believe Ten Hag’s handling of certain individuals has had a negative impact on team togetherness and morale.

Following Sunday’s 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City, the Dutchman made his players sit in silence and listen to their rivals celebrate.

With Man Utd currently eighth in the Premier League table and third in their Champions League group, Ten Hag has come under scrutiny in recent weeks.

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SunSport columnist Piers Morgan criticised his approach to management last week.

He tweeted: “As Manchester United get humiliated by City at home, a reminder that Erik Ten Hag drove @Cristiano out of the club and said he’d lose no sleep over it… and that the same @Cristiano has since scored 43 goals for club & country this year.

“The guy’s a total fraud.”

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