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

• Erik ten Hag’s comments on Manchester United’s 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur angered fans
• He stated that since Bruno Fernandes received a red card, he chose to ignore and deny the result of the match.
• The former Ajax manager has had a poor start to the season, with his team winning just four games.

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

Bruno Fernandes received a straight red card in that match, which was later overturned, but the performance was forgettable.

On Friday, Erik ten Hag made a controversial comment about the red card that left fans with a bad taste in their mouths.

the north London The club dominated before and after the red card on September 29. Goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke allowed them to record a 3-0 victory.

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

What did Erik ten Hag say?

During his press conference after Manchester United’s draw against Fenerbahce, the Dutchman stated that he had chosen to “deny” and “ignore” the match due to the red card shown to Fernandes.

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

Fernandes’ red card was overturned on October 1 following 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:

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“11th in the PL. The only English team yet to win 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”

@Thekeycritic:

“I would be scared to hear this if I were a Manchester United fan.”

@forthesp0rts:

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

@joshmorton4:

“Someone really needs to tell him to stop talking sometimes.”

Man United hold talks with four coaches

Legit.ng previously reported that Man United allegedly held “secret talks” with four coaches to replace Erik ten Hag.

Xavi and Brentford manager Thomas Frank are among the coaches the club has reportedly spoken to.

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