He won’t be starting till further notice…He must clearly improve to included in the squad again”: Erik ten Hag finally bows to fans pressure, removed big name player from the squad till further notice

Manchester United had been showing signs of improvement recently, but Erik ten Hag’s squad faltered again with a disappointing 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday night. This outcome might compel the manager to reconsider his player selections.

Fans were already disheartened after a 3-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool before the international break. Although there were significant victories against Southampton in the league and Barnsley in the EFL Cup that seemed to indicate progress, the uninspiring performance on Saturday highlights that United still have considerable work ahead to achieve a top-four finish this season.

While United dominated the game and registered more shots on goal than Palace, fans have voiced criticism regarding one player’s display.

### Ten Hag Must Make a Decision About Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes failed to make a significant impact at Selhurst Park. Despite having signed a new long-term contract with the club earlier this summer, the captain has struggled for form this season, and his performance against Palace reflected his recent difficulties. Ten Hag may need to consider changes to spark the team’s revival.

According to Sofascore, Fernandes lost possession 34 times in his 94 minutes on the field, a statistic that could have severely affected United. In contrast, Amad Diallo recorded the second-highest number of turnovers, losing the ball 19 times.

Towards the end of the match, Fernandes had an opportunity to redeem himself with a free kick, but his delivery was easily dealt with by the Palace defense. Furthermore, his passing accuracy was just 72%, the lowest of any player on the pitch, which raises additional concerns about his current form.