BREAKING NEWS: Live From Old Trafford, Rashford Snubs Ten Hag As He Hail Real Man Of The Match After United Hard Earn Win Against Brentford. He Said, “All Credit Goes To Van Nistelrooy! He Was The Mastermind Behind That Win, Not Ten Hag. Our Gaffer Was Out Of Ideas In The Dressing Room, And It Was Van Nistelrooy Who Whipped Out Ferguson’s Secret Tactics.

In a surprising post-match interview live from Old Trafford, Marcus Rashford lauded Ruud van Nistelrooy as the key figure behind Manchester United’s hard-fought victory over Brentford, downplaying manager Erik ten Hag’s role. The forward was candid in his praise, giving full credit to the former United striker for turning the game around, while implying that Ten Hag struggled to provide solutions when the team needed them most.

“All credit goes to Van Nistelrooy! He was the mastermind behind that win, not Ten Hag,” Rashford said openly after the game. “Our manager was out of ideas in the dressing room, and it was Van Nistelrooy who pulled out Ferguson’s secret tactics. He paired me, Garnacho, and Hojlund to change the game. That’s why you saw that hug between the two of them. He saved Ten Hag today. No doubt about it.”

Rashford’s comments followed a tense clash with Brentford, where United secured a narrow win after a frustrating first half. Brentford’s solid defense had left United struggling for inspiration, but a revitalized team emerged after the break, which ultimately led to victory.

According to Rashford, it was Van Nistelrooy’s halftime intervention that sparked the tactical shift. The former United striker, famous for his goal-scoring, reportedly took the lead in implementing strategies linked to Sir Alex Ferguson’s era, with the key move being the partnership of Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Hojlund, which reinvigorated United’s attack.

The post-match embrace between Van Nistelrooy and Ten Hag seemed to confirm Rashford’s claims, suggesting Van Nistelrooy’s influence on the game where Ten Hag’s original tactics had struggled.

Rashford’s remarks have ignited debate among fans and pundits, with some questioning Ten Hag’s ability to make crucial changes under pressure. While some feel Rashford’s words undermine the manager’s authority, others suggest Ten Hag may need more support or even a possible replacement. Rashford’s claim that Van Nistelrooy used “Ferguson’s secret tactics” has only fueled speculation about Ten Hag’s ability to handle the demands of managing Manchester United.

The second-half turnaround, with the trio of Rashford, Garnacho, and Hojlund, visibly troubled Brentford’s defense, leading to United’s eventual success. Rashford’s bold comments about Ten Hag being “out of ideas” have certainly caused a stir, adding pressure on the manager, who has already faced criticism for the team’s inconsistent form this season.

As United navigates this challenging period, Van Nistelrooy’s role—whether as an advisor or more—could come under greater scrutiny, with some fans now questioning Ten Hag’s leadership. Whether Ten Hag can maintain the confidence of the team and fans remains uncertain, but Rashford’s post-match comments have added a new dimension to the unfolding drama at Old Trafford.