Erik ten Hag angers Man United fans with Bruno Fernandes’ red card

• Erik ten Hag’s comments about Manchester United’s 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur have angered fans
• He claimed that since Bruno Fernandes was shown a red card, he has chosen to ignore and deny the outcome of the match
• The former Ajax boss has had a poor start to the season, with his team winning only four games

Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at home remains one of their worst defeats this season.

Bruno Fernandes was shown a straight red card in that game, which was later rescinded, but the performance was forgettable.

On Friday, Erik ten Hag made a controversial comment about the red card, which left a bad taste in the fans’ taste.

The North London club was dominant before and after the red card on September 29. Goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke secured a 3-0 win.

It was the club’s second worst home defeat of the season, following another 3-0 defeat to bitter rivals Liverpool on September 1.

What did Erik ten Hag say?

During his press conference after Man United’s draw against Fenerbahce, the Dutchman said he chose to “deny” and “ignore” the match because of the red card shown to Fernandes.

“I deny that game, ignore that game against Spurs because we were reduced to 10 with a 1-0 loss… And then the red card was turned. So I completely ignore that game,” said Ten Hag via ESPN.

Fernandes’ red card was overturned on October 1 after an appeal. Fans on social media were not happy with these comments from their under-fire manager.

Fan reaction to Erik ten Hag’s comments

@Jonee13:

“11th in the PL. Only English team still winless in European football. This man’s ego is completely out of control.”

@Ali_Chaudhary61:

“Red cards don’t erase the score, Erik. Focus on the team”

@Dekeycriticus:

“I would be scared to hear this if I was a Man Utd fan.”

@forthesp0rts:

“I have never had so much contempt for a manager in the Premier League, let alone our own manager. I don’t know what to say anymore.”

@joshmorton4:

“Someone really needs to tell him to stop talking every now and then.”

Man United is in talks with four coaches

Legit.ng reported that earlier Man United reportedly had ‘secret talks with four coaches to replace Erik ten Hag.

Xavi and Brentford boss Thomas Frank are among the coaches the club have reportedly spoken to.

Source: TUKO.co.ke