Erik ten Hag reportedly felt let down by Marcus Rashford, Casemiro and Antony after being sacked as Manchester United manager, according to reports. The Dutchman was dismissed on Monday following a dismal start to the season and the club's worst-ever Premier League finish last term.
Rashford has scored just once in the league this season and failed to register a shot in his first three games, while Casemiro has been heavily criticised for his performances, notably in the 3-0 defeat to Liverpool where he was at fault for two goals. Antony, signed for £86m from Ajax, has also struggled to justify his fee.
Ten Hag's former assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy has taken over as interim manager, with Sporting CP's Ruben Amorim identified as the club's priority target. Despite backing from minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, Ten Hag's squad underperformed throughout his tenure.
Captain Bruno Fernandes, who faced criticism himself this season, paid tribute to Ten Hag on social media, thanking him for his trust and urging fans to remember the good moments. The Portuguese midfielder was among several players who failed to replicate their form from Ten Hag's debut campaign.
