Erik ten Hag opens up on Old Trafford tenure

Former manager Erik ten Hag has spoken for the first time since his 2024 sacking, revealing he faced a "toxic culture" and perceived "broken promises" at the club, alongside tensions with Cristiano Ronaldo. However, current manager Michael Carrick has countered these claims, asserting the squad's togetherness and his belief in board backing ahead of the Champions League match against Como.

• Ten Hag detailed issues with Ronaldo, stating the forward "let the team down" by not completing a post-match run.
• Carrick insisted he has not experienced a "toxic culture" within the squad, expressing satisfaction with the players and staff's commitment.
• He also affirmed that he feels fully supported by Jason Wilcox, Omar Berrada, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
• For the upcoming Champions League fixture against Como, nine players are expected to be absent due to injury or illness, including Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, and Lisandro Martinez.
• Midfielder Andrey Santos urged the squad to focus on the future, stating they must "move on" from Lisandro Martinez's recent comments.