The Manchester United captain was staunch in defence of his teammates but there are problems for Erik ten Hag to solve
Bruno Fernandes did not like the sentiment and the answer was predictably defiant. Moments earlier, with another Manchester United inquest under way, Erik ten Hag had been asked whether the problems at the club were to do with a lengthy injury list or the mentality. “Both,” he replied.
It is never a good look when a manager questions the fight and determination of his players but Ten Hag could not hide the dismay after Wednesday night’s 4-3 Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich. Now it was put to Fernandes, the United captain. Was there an issue with the mentality? Because there were numerous moments when United looked so soft and easy to play through. Was it the time for each player to look deep inside himself?
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