Everything was going so well for coach Erik Ten Hag: the team was winning, a trophy was won at the first time of asking (Carabao Cup, first trophy after 2017 Europa League), Cristiano Ronaldo was gone, the players were buying into his philosophy, compliments were ‘flying’ all over…and then 7-0 happened. Out of the blue, the Red Devils were thrashed 7-0 in Liverpool and conceded their worst defeat in 92 years. Fans were furious, but so was Ten Hag. The Dutchman gave his players a sir Alex Ferguson treatment-like after the game, but that was not all. Today’s Premier League results:pic.twitter.com/3LjcBsc4wA— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) March 5, 2023 According to Mirror, Ten Hag came to the office on Monday morning at 7 am, and ordered his players to start the training at 9am. Apart from the heavy working load, the players had to sit in silence and endure Jurgen Klopp’s squad going crazy, listen to Liverpool’s players and fans celebrating in the stadium. After a short film, their coach told them to use it as motivation to ensure they never capitulate so meekly again. He also warned them that there won’t be a second defeat like this, and if by any chance anything similar to this happens, many of the players will find themselves playing for the U-21 team. On top of that, Ten Hag ordered his players to book more sessions with sports psychologist Rainier Koers, who was hired by the United boss a few months ago.The morning after: disgrace and humiliation for Erik Seven Hag and his horrible sideDaily Mail also wrote about Bruno Fernandes. The United’s midfielder had one of the worst displays since coming to Manchester and his behavior during the game was considered unacceptable by fans but also TV pundits, former Red Devils players included. What is even worse for the Portuguese is that his own teammates were not happy with him. He missed the opportunity to acknowledge the away fans after a 7-0 defeat (Varane gathered the rest of the players and went to the away section), and then he went down clutching his face after Konate’s tackle, even thou reply showed that the Red’s player caught him in the chest. Fernandes was also criticized for giving linesman Adam Nunn a push in the back, but more surprisingly, referee Andy Madley and his assistants did nothing, even thou they saw the incident, and didn’t even report it, which means the FA cannot punish him for it. All those incidents are seriously questioning Fernandes’ quest for becoming a permanent captain. It is widely expected that Harry Maguire will depart in the summer, and the Portuguese is the current deputy captain, with a wish to become the permanent one. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7068332##
