Mouth War Never Backs Down! Ten Hag Hits Back at Liverpool Legend Redknapp: Don’t Incite Discord Between Me and My Players, You Know Nothing

Rashford has been in commendable form recently. In the fourth round of the Premier League, Rashford scored a goal in Manchester United’s 3-0 victory over Southampton. Immediately after, Rashford contributed two goals and one assist in the EFL Cup match against Barnsley. However, in the recently concluded fifth round of the Premier League, Ten Hag did not select Rashford to start, instead opting for Garnacho as the starting left winger.

In that match, Manchester United struggled to break the deadlock, and Ten Hag eventually brought Rashford off the bench midway through the second half, but Rashford failed to become the player who changed the game. Ultimately, Manchester United drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace.

Regarding Ten Hag’s decision not to start the red-hot Rashford, former Liverpool star Redknapp, while serving as a commentator on “Sky Sports,” said: “I feel something is off about not starting Rashford. I don’t know the specifics, but I can’t understand why Ten Hag would bench a player in such good form, especially since Rashford just had two goals and an assist in midweek. I think something must be going on.”

In response to Redknapp’s comments, Ten Hag stated in an interview: “Yes, I’ve heard some experts’ speculations. It’s absolutely crazy. You have no idea what’s happening, yet you say things like that. Undoubtedly, your words are wrong and completely baseless.” Additionally, Ten Hag specifically explained why Rashford did not start in the match against Crystal Palace: “This decision was entirely based on maintaining rotation and keeping players fresh.”

On September 26, Manchester United will face Twente in their first Europa League match.