Sunday, August 14, 2022 at 3:18 PM• Mart Oude Nijeweeme • Last update: 15:22

The Manchester United players had to give up their day off on Sunday for a practice session. Manager Erik ten Hag initially gave his selection time off, but came back from that after the disgrace against Brentford FC. the Times. The newspaper writes that after the game, the Dutchman let loose in a ‘tirade’ in the dressing room and informed his players that the day off would not come.

Ten Hag himself was present at United’s training complex early on Sunday, writes the Times. His players also arrived not much later for the extra practice session. The selection did not return to Manchester until late on Saturday evening, but that did not stop Ten Hag from letting his players take on Carrington. In his post-match reaction, the manager indicated that he was furious at the lack of combativeness and cooperation of his team.

“I asked the team to play with faith and responsibility and they have not done that,” said Ten Hag. “I’m sorry for the fans. Only if we keep working together will we get over this. The trainer is responsible and I accept that.” The ex-coach of Ajax said that the heat played a role in the poor performance of his team. “Of course that’s a factor, but you have to deal with it. Both teams have the same problem. It’s a matter of mentality.”

The 4-0 earwash followed last week’s 1-2 loss against Brighton and Hove Albion. Ten Hag thus became the first United manager to lose his first two league games since John Chapman in November 1921. For Brentford it was Brentford’s first win against Manchester United in any competition since the 2-0 win in the FA Cup in February 1938 United are currently last in the Premier League.