Manchester United finds themselves in a deeper crisis than what’s apparent in their on-field performances. Expected results have been elusive, but the club’s problems go beyond Casemiro’s decline in midfield or Onana’s inability to keep the ball out of the net. Mentalities in the dressing room have become incredibly fragile, impeding the club’s progress as a cohesive unit.
Erik Ten Hag faces a real challenge, and if he doesn’t resolve it quickly, he risks losing the dressing room. United’s $36 million star, Victor Lindelof, could be departing the club following a dressing room altercation with a fellow defender, as Manchester United continues to struggle for form across the entire team.
Man Utd star Lindelof faces uncertain future after reported bust-up
Recent reports suggest that a dressing room bust-up between Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez could be crucial to the Swede deciding his future at the club in the next few months. According to SportBible, the two Manchester United stars were involved in an altercation in the wake of the club’s 3-1 defeat to Brighton last month, with the Seagulls exposing United’s flaws all over the pitch.
In another incident after the match, Bruno Fernandes reportedly laid into Scott McTominay, which may have inspired the Scotland international to be the hero in United’s last Premier League game against Brentford as he scored two late goals to give United a 2-1 win at the death.
Victor Lindelof has enjoyed more playing time this season as injuries continue to ravage the United squad. Martinez suffered a long-term injury earlier this season, and with Varane always struggling with an injury or the other, Victor Lindelof would get plenty of game time this season.
Victor Lindelof was linked to Inter, Juventus, and AC Milan
Jose Mourinho signed Victor Lindelof for Manchester United in 2017 in a deal worth around $36 million. The Swedish defender hasn’t quite justified the fee but has been a good squad player since joining the 20-time Premier League champions.
Erik Ten Hag created a strong defensive pair of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez last season, leaving Victor Lindelof with a bit-part role for the club. This made teams circle around the former Benfica man in the last two transfer windows as Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter all made an attempt to sign Victor Lindelof.
United, on the other hand, have maintained a strong stance on Victor Lindelof as Erik Ten Hag believes he could be a huge squad player, especially during the busiest periods of the season.
Will Victor Lindelof stay at Manchester United beyond next summer?
