Manchester United have suffered two consecutive defeats in the Premier League, and what was once a secure top-four position is now in turmoil. According to The Athletic, manager Tannhäuser decided to give his players two days off after the match against Westham, with the intention of allowing them to recover from the tight schedule and be in the best shape for the next four crucial league matches.
Manchester United suffered a tragic defeat at the beginning of the season after the Binford, Tanhag had canceled the players' leave, personally led the players to complete nearly 14 kilometers of "penalty run", which is regarded as a key turning point in the awakening of the players of Manchester United. Although Tannhäuser's strict management is effective, but he also knows when to let go of the fight. The recent intensive schedule and two consecutive defeats have left the players physically and mentally exhausted, so Tannhäuser decided to give the players an extra day off.
This season, Manchester United has played 57 matches after reaching the finals of both the EFL Cup and EFL Cup. After the World Cup, the team has had to play a game every 3.8 days on average, and coupled with injury problems, Tanhag has rarely made large-scale rotations. On the eve of next Saturday's (13th) match against Wolves, Tannhägger said, "For the first time since Christmas, we have a full week to prepare. The players need to rest, find energy and move on. The biggest fatigue comes from the mental side of things and you can withstand that if you are determined."
