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,

Christian Polanco and Christine Cupo discuss the difficult decision ahead for Manchester United as the club continues to falter under Erik Ten Hag. Hear the full conversation on the “The Cooligans” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,