Manchester United staff reject players’ request for day off after Fulham defeat

A number of Manchester United players tried to get out of training following Saturday’s defeat to Fulham. It’s pleasing to hear that the request was denied by coaching staff.

After such a dismal performance on Saturday, it beggars belief that any of the players felt they warranted a day off. United deserved to be beat by a Fulham side that came to Old Trafford with a poor away record.

United were without a number of key players, including Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw.

Calvin Bassey gave Fulham the lead in the 65th minute when he hit home from close range.

The Reds suddenly got going and scored through Harry Maguire, only for Alex Iwobi to secure all three points for Fulham in the 97th minute.

According to The Guardian, in the immediate aftermath of the defeat several United players complained to coaching staff that they wanted Sunday off.

Ten Hag likes his squad to come into Carrington after a matchday for warm-downs and video analysis. Some members of the squad felt, in amongst a hectic run of games, they needed a day off.

Bless their cotton socks.

This reportedly left coaching staff surprised – but should it?

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