Manchester United Update

As Manchester United gears up to face West Ham this Sunday, Erik ten Hag is eager to extend the team's current four-game unbeaten streak. After a rocky start to the season, the Dutch manager appears to be steering the club back on course, buoyed by a recent victory over Brentford in the Premier League.

FA Charge for Darren Fletcher

However, the match against Brentford was not without its drama. Following the game, assistant coach Darren Fletcher found himself in hot water, facing a misconduct charge from the Football Association (FA). This charge stems from Fletcher's alleged confrontational behavior towards match officials during the game, particularly after a contentious decision to remove Matthijs de Ligt in the first half. The FA released a statement indicating that Fletcher has until October 29 to respond to the allegations.

Injury News

While the coaching staff grapples with these challenges, the injury situation continues to plague the squad. In more encouraging news, Erick ten Hag has announced that he expects to have Leny Yoro back in contention soon. The 19-year-old defender has yet to made his competitive debut for the club after joining from Lille for £52million due to a foot injury sustained in a pre-season friendly. Yoro has made substantial progress in his rehabilitation, recently returning to training, and is anticipated to be fit for selection by mid-November.

Ten Hag's Decision-Making Scrutinized

The manager has also come under scrutiny for his decision-making during the last match against Fenerbahce, particularly his choice to substitute Antony into the game instead of Amad. Ten Hag justified this decision by highlighting Antony's strong training performances, stating, “Amad is doing well, but I must also reward the performances of Antony in training. He is a threat almost every training session, so I felt that bringing him on was the right call to help us secure the win.” Amad was eventually brought on after Antony sustained an injury just ten minutes later, further complicating the narrative surrounding squad selections.

Looking Ahead

As Manchester United prepares for the upcoming match, the focus will be on overcoming internal challenges while looking to reclaim their position as a formidable force in the Premier League. Will Ten Hag's choices pay off on the pitch? Stay tuned for what promises to be an intriguing clash against West Ham!