Manchester United's dressing room is reportedly divided over manager Erik ten Hag, with multiple players said to have "lost belief" in the under-fire Dutchman this season. The club's disappointing December, which saw them knocked out of Europe and beaten five times in a month for the first time since 1933, has increased the pressure on ten Hag. According to sources, many players have lost confidence in him. However, there are also players who still support the manager, leading to a divide within the squad.

Belief and confidence lost

The Athletic reports that several players at Manchester United have lost belief and confidence in manager Erik ten Hag. The disappointing results in December, which saw the club exit Europe and suffer five defeats in a single month, have contributed to the players' lack of faith in the under-fire Dutchman. However, it is worth noting that not all players feel the same, as there is a division within the squad.

Contradicting claims

While some reports have suggested that ten Hag has lost the dressing room, sources claim that these claims are inaccurate. The divide within the squad shows that there are players who still support the manager. It remains to be seen how this division will affect the team's performance on the pitch.

Pressure on ten Hag

Ten Hag still has 18 months left on his contract at Old Trafford. He ended the club's trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup last season. However, the team's poor performance in this year's Champions League and their nine losses in the league have increased the pressure on the manager. The recent meeting between ten Hag and new club shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe suggests that the club is assessing its options.

FA Cup hopes

Ten Hag will be looking to kickstart an FA Cup run when Manchester United face League One Wigan on Monday. A strong cup run could provide some solace for the under-fire manager and his team. However, their next league match against Tottenham will be a crucial test for ten Hag and his squad.