Former Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy says that United boss Erik ten Hag “lacks a bit of that fire, that passion”. McCarthy, 46, joined Ten Hag’s team two years ago but left the club in the summer as he wanted to return to management.

Erik ten Hag has been accused of lacking “passion” by former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy, who admitted it was “not easy” to work under the Dutchman’s leadership at Old Trafford. McCarthy, 46,

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United suffered another heavy defeat against Tottenham Hotspur. The team has suffered some heavy losses under the Dutchman.