Man Utd fans convinced Erik ten Hag ‘broken’ after Newport clash as Micah Richards calls Old Trafford boss ‘touchy’

MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced Erik ten Hag is “broken” after his “touchy” post-match interview.

His Red Devils survived a scare to eventually beat Newport County 4-2 in the FA Cup in South Wales.

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Before the game, the Dutchman took part in an awkward interview regarding Marcus Rashford’s absence, where he insisted: “It's an internal matter.”

United had released a statement confirming that the forward would be absent due to illness amid him missing a training session on Friday following a night out partying at a Belfast nightclub on Thursday.

And Ten Hag was just as prickly after the game at Rodney Parade as his team recovered from throwing away a two-goal lead to finally secure a fifth round trip to either Nottingham Forest or Bristol City.

As he spoke to the BBC afterwards, Ten Hag gave no credit to their League Two opponents and instead moaned about the fouling of Newport - and claimed that they had “nothing” apart from the goals.

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As the coverage went back to the Beeb’s studio, pundit Micah Richards was in hysterics as he declared: “A little touchy!”

And it did not take long for supporters to take to social media and troll Ten Hag for his attitude.

One wrote: “Someone check on Ten Hag. I think Newport broke him.”

Another said: “That Erik ten Hag interview was weird. He looked so touchy.”

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“Judging by this post-match interview, I'm not sure Erik ten Hag is a big fan of the magic of the cup,” commented a fellow viewer.

A fourth blasted: “What a graceless interview from Ten Hag Seems to have forgotten County are a League 2 team who did themselves & their supporters proud.”

The bad feeling continued as another supporter posted: “Ten Hag’s post match interview was an absolutely perfect representation of him.

“Edge past a bottom half League 2 side and totally unable to give them any credit - moaning about fouls.”

While another added: “Erik ten hag’s post match interview is hilarious, he’s such a awkward b*****d.”

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