The Manchester United crisis already leaves images of internal disputes between players, as can be seen in the row that De Gea threw Cristiano on the pitch in the Old Trafford match between the Red Devils and Wolverhampton. Inside the dressing room, things are even more serious. According to the Telegraph, tensions between players, coaches and the club are increasing. Poor athletic performance has triggered these strains.
Multiple players do not help to dispel this environment. The British press points out that up to a third of United’s squad are considering leaving and are not committed to the club. Despite Rangnick’s attempts to give them confidence, they are footballers who are seen outside. This is the case of Martial, Van de Beek or Dean Henderson. The technician has tried to make them see that their situation is reversible, but the speech does not sink. Eric Bailly is going to the African Cup and he is not motivated either after the arrival of Varane.
In addition to them, the three players who end their contract do not think about continuing either. Cavani, Pogba and Lingard, for different reasons, are thinking more about what the future will bring than the present. And that Rangnick said that the Uruguayan stays until the end of the season, despite the fact that there were people who saw him out in this winter market.
To all this, the words of McTominay and Luke Shaw after the game against Wolverhampton saying that the team “was not united” have further demonstrated the division of the locker room. Some headline theorists like Rashford, Maguire, Sancho and Wan-Bissaka are in terrible shape.
All this makes Cristiano angry and De Gea pays for his frustration with him. “Cristiano’s ego can make it difficult for Rangnick to convince him. He prefers to save his energy for the big moments. Every now and then we will see him run after the ball, and United fans will cheer for him, but they are flashes, “wrote former player Chris Sutton on Mail Sport. A civil war at United that can have dire consequences.