ESPN.com · Dec 7, 2023
By dropping Rashford and winning, Ten Hag has sent a message
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MANCHESTER -- Erik ten Hag has taken back control at Manchester United by proving that no player is bigger than the team. By dropping Marcus Rashford and then seeing his side seal a 2-1 win against Chelsea on Wednesday, Ten Hag has delivered a clear message to the dissenters in the dressing-room.
After days of negative headlines relating to Ten Hag's management style, his hold on the squad and ability to turn the tide and quell unrest among his players, the former Ajax Amsterdam coach put his neck on the block by dropping Rashford and backing United to win without him.