Erik ten Hag has a ton of issues to solve at the club's Carrington training facility now that Manchester United is back home after a fruitful preseason tour.
During Manchester United's preseason tour to Asia, Erik ten Hag
The severe approach of Erik ten Hag has drawn criticism.
Following their preseason trips to Thailand and Australia, Manchester United returned with a full schedule.
Erik ten Hag had a successful preseason, winning matches against Liverpool, Melbourne Victory, and Crystal Palace before drawing 2-2 with Aston Villa. However, there has also been considerable opposition to the five tough restrictions he has imposed on his team.
The former Ajax manager's strategy has already caused trouble for one player, drawing criticism from some quarters. Although there hasn't been any significant progress in either the Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford trade or Cristiano Ronaldo's wish to depart, the sagas still go on.
Ten Hag imposing too many tight restrictions
Although the United team may be displaying encouraging signs on the field, there are indications of tension off it. Erik ten Hag has established his authority over the group. Unnamed player has already been fired for missing two squad meetings, while former Aston Villa captain Gabby Agbonlahor has criticized Ten Hag's "five commandments," which include a prohibition on alcohol during match weeks and personal cooks.
"I believe that the prohibition on personal chefs is excessive because they will prepare healthy meals for the clientele. Perhaps just tell them that these are the kinds of foods you must consume, Agbonlahor suggested on
"Because players will have personal chefs, I believe he is going a little beyond at this point. Why would they need to take food from the practice field when they can cook healthy food and know what to feed the players?"
De Jong is advised to file a lawsuit
DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, July 19, 2022: Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona during the preseason match between Inter Miami CF and FC Barcelona.
At Barcelona, Frenkie de Jong's future is uncertain.
The latest twists in the Frenkie de Jong transfer controversy have enraged Gary Neville, but United are no closer to signing him.
Following the costly acquisitions of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha to the roster, De Jong has reportedly been told he must agree to practically halve his current salary if he wants to stay at Barcelona. Due to a contract during the height of the Covid-19 outbreak, Barca also owes the 25-year-old midfielder €17 million (£14.4 million) in deferred salary.
Neville believes that Barcelona is breaking their contract by doing what they are doing. He wrote on Twitter: "De Jong should think about suing Barcelona, and all players should support him! It is unethical and a breach of contract for a club to spend a lot of money on new players while underpaying the ones they already have contracts with. Bullying like this should be condemned by reports, and it should stop.
Sporting manager Ruben Amorim responds to Ronaldo rumors
Rumors regarding Cristiano Ronaldo have been denied by Ruben Amorim.
On Monday, Cristiano Ronaldo traveled back to Manchester, where he is preparing for a meeting with Ten Hag to discuss his future with the team.
Ronaldo has made it clear that if a good deal comes up, he wants to leave this summer. However, it appears he won't be returning to Portugal to play for his first team, Sporting Lisbon, since manager Ruben Amorim has denied the rumors.
Is Ronaldo a possibility? I've already heard it, and I don't read or see anything else. He was quoted by Record as saying, "For me, the reality is different; it's [about] keeping my guys.
Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich are no longer in the running for Ronaldo, and Atletico Madrid would face significant financial challenges if they wanted to bring him back to the Spanish capital. Ronaldo is quickly running out of options.
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