Sun Sports UK reported on September 19 that four Manchester United stars were involved in a heated altercation within the dressing room following their 3-1 home loss to Brighton during the fifth round of the Premier League.

According to Sun Sport, the incident unfolded as captain Bruno Fernandes confronted midfielder Scott McTominay, and center-back pair Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof were also embroiled in the dispute, expressing their frustration after a subpar defensive performance.

The loss to Brighton marked Manchester United’s third defeat in five matches, and the disgruntled home fans’ boos only exacerbated the tense atmosphere. Coach Erik Ten Hag intervened to restore order to the dressing room following this shocking loss.

Prior to this incident, Ten Hag had already taken several significant steps in his managerial role at Manchester United. Notably, he excluded Jason Sancho from the first-team squad and faced difficulties with Mason Greenwood and Antony due to off-field issues. Additionally, he stripped Harry Maguire of the captaincy, reinstating it with Bruno Fernandes.

Former Manchester United player and club legend Gary Neville expressed his concerns in a TikTok video, questioning the dynamics within the dressing room. He emphasized the potential unrest that may exist among players who have experienced significant changes in their roles and status within the team.

Neville stated, “Erik Ten Hag has some flaws that from the outside we don’t know about the discomfort and insecurity that is being created on the inside.” He further elaborated on the shifting dynamics within the squad, with players like Sancho and Maguire experiencing notable changes in their roles.

Manchester United faces a challenging test in the Champions League group stage, commencing on September 21 with an away match against powerhouse Bayern Munich at 2:00 a.m. Coach Erik Ten Hag is tasked with navigating the team through a difficult period as they currently sit 13th in the Premier League with only 6 points.

The Manchester United squad has been significantly hampered by injuries and other factors, with several key players, including Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Amad Traore, Kobbie Mainoo, Sofyan Amrabat, and Mason Mount, unavailable or limited in their ability to play. The team faces a challenging road ahead as they seek to overcome these obstacles and regain their competitive edge.