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Manchester United players fear Erik ten Hag's hardline approach is affecting team morale with stars feeling that internal conflicts are damaging squad unity amid dismal start to season

Manchester United players fear head coach Erik ten Hag’s abrupt approach is affecting squad harmony.

United have endured a difficult start to the season, they currently sit eighth in the Premier League having lost five of their opening 10 matches and are outside the Champions League knock-out qualification places.

Ten Hag has built a no-nonsense reputation since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer of 2022 - and has had issues with a number of players since his appointment, most recently Jadon Sancho.

The hardline Dutchman has been applauded for the way he has ruthlessly dealt with a number of issues involving high profile members of his squad over the past 18 months.