SM
Spurs vs. Liverpool: 16 hrs 50 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data

Erik ten Hag disputes Wayne Rooney's Manchester United's injury claim

:Headline: Erik ten Hag disputes Wayne Rooney's Manchester United's injury claim:
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag firmly denies a claim that some of the club's injured players are currently ducking matches.
Sports Mole

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has firmly denied a claim that some of the club's injured players are ducking matches in the latter stages of the 2023-24 campaign.

Following Sunday's 1-0 loss against Arsenal in the Premier League, ex-Red Devils captain Wayne Rooney said that some of the players at the club are making the most of their injury situation in order to sit out games to prepare for the FA Cup final and international commitments this summer.

However, Ten Hag has insisted that is not the case, with Lisandro Martinez, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane among those bidding to return.

Martinez is set to return for a calf problem in Wednesday's Premier League clash against Newcastle United, while Fernandes and Rashford could also be available for the clash with the Magpies.

Ten Hag has said that "the players are desperate to play", with the Red Devils set to have their squad boosted for their final three matches of the campaign.

Ten Hag disputes controversial Rooney claim

"You have to see here at Carrington. The players are desperate to play," Ten Hag told reporters.

"I have seen that Licha Martinez [wants to play]. Bruno did a fitness test on Sunday to play. Rashford did everything he could do. He trained, tried to train last week but he didn't make it.

"Players are desperate to play and they want to be in the right shape. You see also Victor Lindelof, Rapha Varane, they are training to make themselves available for the final. They do what they can do."

Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial and Mason Mount are also currently on the sidelines, but Willy Kambwala made his return from injury as a second-half substitute in the one-goal home defeat to Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.

Ten Hag also insisted that he will not be saying goodbye to the Man United fans against Newcastle, with the Dutchman expecting to remain in charge of the Red Devils amid the widespread speculation surrounding his future.

Ten Hag not planning Old Trafford farewell

"Yeah, we will do [a lap of honour]," Ten Hag said. "Yes, of course (we will show our appreciation to the fans). In good times, in bad times we are together, and the fans are showing that we are together, so, yeah, a lap of honour we will do.

"Goodbye for me?! It's not how I feel it and how I see it. That's not the way I go to start that lap of honour for the fans, no.

"In the stadium, away and home, they are always backing the team, backing me, and also when I'm in the streets many, many come to me.

"Maybe it's just polite but I don't feel it like this. I never almost get a negative reaction because the fans understand where we are. The fans understand that this club is in a transition and the huge problems we have had to face, especially in positions, in key areas."

Man United are currently eighth in the Premier League table, but they would qualify for next season's Europa League by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final on May 25. body check tags ::

amp_article__543649 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2024-05-15 11:38:14:
html db last update - 2024-05-15 11:38:14 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html

Click here for more stories about Harry Maguire

Click here for more stories about Manchester United

Share this article now:
MU
Read Next:
Man United receive major injury boost for Newcastle match
>


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Read more about Harry Maguire Luke Shaw Tyrell Malacia Victor Lindelof Raphael Varane Lisandro Martinez Erik ten Hag Wayne Rooney Bruno Fernandes Marcus Rashford Willy Kambwala Anthony Martial Mason Mount Football
Follow @SportsMole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
Recommended Next on SM
Man United receive major injury boost for Newcastle match
Isak shows Arsenal what they are missing as Newcastle close in on ending 70-year drought
Villa name Duran asking price amid Barcelona, PSG interest?
Manchester City planning Josko Gvardiol move?

Page options

Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool19144147192846
2Arsenal20117239182140
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest20124429191040
4Chelsea20106439241536
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle20105534221235
6Manchester CityMan City2010463627934
7Bournemouth209653023733
8Aston Villa209563032-232
9Fulham207943027330
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2061043029128
11Brentford208393835327
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs20731042301224
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd206592328-523
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham206592439-1523
15Crystal Palace204972128-721
16Everton193881525-1017
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2044123145-1416
18Ipswich TownIpswich2037102035-1516
19Leicester CityLeicester2035122344-2114
20Southampton2013161244-326
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Man United identify cheaper left-back alternative to Mendes, Kerkez?

1

MU

How close are Man City to signing £50m Marmoush?

2

HC

Premier League 'cannot relegate' Man City if found guilty of 115 charges

3

PL

Chelsea ready to sell squad members to fund defender move?

4

CR

Why will Man United 'reluctantly consider' selling Mainoo, Garnacho?

5

WW

Rashford 'snubs' European approach as three clubs 'join race' for Man Utd outcast

6

R'

Latest on Alaba's availability: Real Madrid injury news vs. Mallorca

7

LO

Team News: Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

8

TN

Man City pushing to sign Italian midfielder with 'shock €40m offer'

9

MC

Isak shows Arsenal what they are missing as Newcastle close in on ending 70-year drought

10

IS


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .