Manchester United players and manager clash over rest days

The ongoing tension at Manchester United has intensified as manager Erik ten Hag faces resistance from senior players requesting additional days off and an advanced notice of their training schedule.

According to reports from The Daily Mail, members of the players’ leadership group, including Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, Raphael Varane, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, and reserve goalkeeper Tom Heaton, have voiced their concerns about the limited rest days and the squad’s inability to plan their time off.

Ten Hag, the former Ajax boss, provides a weekly training schedule for the players but retains the authority to make changes based on results. The clash between the manager and senior players highlights a disagreement over the balance between training intensity and necessary rest.

While not all members of the leadership group are involved in the complaint, it is evident that there is a divide among the players. The majority of the squad reportedly supports the manager, emphasizing the challenging task of balancing the demands of a busy football schedule with the need for adequate rest. The situation underscores the delicate relationship between coaching staff and players in a high-profile football club.