BREAKING NEWS: Erik Ten Hag has identified the Manchester United player who will be barred from entering the dressing room following the surprising draw against Crystal Palace today.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag openly criticized Sky Sports commentator Jamie Redknapp for his comments suggesting that Marcus Rashford’s omission from the starting lineup was a form of punishment.

Redknapp’s remarks came after Rashford was benched during United’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace, despite the striker’s strong form, having scored three goals in his last two games. Redknapp implied that Rashford’s exclusion might have stemmed from off-field issues or a lack of discipline, an idea Ten Hag dismissed as “unacceptable.”

Before the match, Ten Hag clarified that the decision to bench Rashford was purely a rotational move to manage the team’s heavy fixture schedule. He stressed that with many matches to play, it was essential to rotate players and allow others, such as Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo, to step up.

Ten Hag’s reasoning centered on squad management and ensuring that all players remained fresh, but Redknapp speculated that something more serious was behind the decision. During Sky Sports’ coverage, Redknapp commented, “It seems like something has gone wrong,” sparking the controversy.

After the game, Ten Hag responded directly to Redknapp’s claims during a press conference, criticizing the pundit for making baseless assumptions. He emphasized that Rashford’s absence from the starting lineup had nothing to do with any disciplinary issues, repeating that the move was strictly for squad rotation. Ten Hag also praised Rashford, noting that he was performing well both offensively and defensively, and reaffirmed his satisfaction with the player’s form.

The United manager further highlighted the contributions of other players, including Diallo and Garnacho, both of whom had performed well in recent games. Ten Hag’s approach underscored his commitment to giving all players opportunities, regardless of outside commentary.

This wasn’t the first time Ten Hag has clashed with football commentators. Just weeks earlier, he had publicly criticized Alan Shearer for making negative remarks about Rashford. The tension between Ten Hag and pundits reflects the scrutiny managers face, especially when handling key players like Rashford, who are frequently in the spotlight.

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