Erik ten Hag gave Manchester United stars alongside their WAGs a treat in an attempt to brighten the dismal mood at Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag did this by hosting a family BBQ for his players and their families and he reportedly put up a bouncy castle for their kids too. Expectedly, embattled English winger Jadon Sancho wasn’t in attendance.
Manchester United have not had the best start to the season as they have managed three wins and three defeats in their first six league matches.
Ten Hag’s men also lost their first UEFA Champions League group-stage match against Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich in a seven-goal thriller.
Recall we reported that Jadon Sancho was banished by the Dutchman from their first team facilities including dinning room – this has raised tensions in the team.
Erik ten Hag is also without Brazilian winger Antony, who is on leave of absence following domestic violence allegations.
Despite the issues surrounding the club, Manchester United were able to beat Burnley 1-0 last weekend and are hoping to build on that.
That subsequently pushed the Red Devils’ boss to give his players and their families a special BBQ treat in Carrington.
Reports have it that Erik ten Hag did this to ensure his men enjoyed plenty of healthy grub which was rustled up for hungry stars looking to recover from their efforts at Turf Moor.
Erik ten Hag also ensured the kids enjoyed the night too as there were face-painting and live entertainment.
The Dutchman also arranged for a bouncy castle to be set up at United’s training ground for the enjoyment of the players’ children.
Futballnews understands that the players enjoyed the gesture and afterward appreciated Ten Hag as they used the time to talk with their loved ones.
However, it was not just the United players that enjoyed the treat, the Dutchman also ensured other members of staff were appreciated.
Erik ten Hag pushed ahead with his BBQ treat after enjoying a similarly successful event previously at Old Trafford in August.
Erik ten Hag might have to wait till another year before he tries to host another BBQ outdoors owing to the current cold weather closing in.
The Dutchman is still having the row with Jadon Sancho and Antony is still on leave, but he has ensured these players are not missed by introducing Pellestri to the line-up.
While the return date for Antony is uncertain yet, Sancho can redeem himself by tendering an apology as requested by the United manager.
The Family BBQ is somewhat an attempt by the United manager to ensure that the tension in his camp does not escalate beyond this.
Erik ten Hag also hailed his team as the thrashed Crystal Palace 3-0 in the third round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday, 26th September, 2023.
United dominated the game throughout with goals coming from Alejandro Garnacho, Casemiro, and Anthony Martial to help the Red Devils progress to the next stage.
Erik ten Hag and his men will again face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday, 30th September 2023. In the forthcoming game, the Dutchman will be hoping that his Red Army does a replica of what happened on Tuesday night in the third round of the EFL Cup.
