In a startling revelation, former Manchester United player turned Rennes midfielder, Nemanja Matic, has lifted the lid on the inner workings of the Old Trafford locker room. The seasoned midfielder exposed a series of discipline challenges within the team, notably singling out star players Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho for their habitual tardiness.Kenyastax.com has gathered all details about Nemanja Matic’s revelation on United’s discipline issues.
Who is Nemanja Matic?
Nemanja Matic is a professional footballer currently playing for Rennes in France’s Ligue 1. Matic has previously played for Chelsea then Manchester United and Roma before joining Rennes.In this revelation Matic revealed what happened when he was at Man Utd.
Matic, who had previously played at Chelsea, highlighted the stark contrast in professionalism between the Chelsea and Manchester United. He reminisced about Chelsea, where players adhered to punctuality, contrasting it with the lax discipline he observed at Manchester United.
“At Chelsea, all the players acted professionally, they were punctual, and were never late for training,” Matic recounted. “But at Manchester United, it happened almost every day. Among the players who would always be late were Paul Pogba, Jadon Sancho, and a couple of other players.”
The Frustration to Matic and other players
Frustrated by the lack of punctuality and professionalism, Matic revealed that a group of players, who were consistently on time, decided to take matters into their own hands. “The rest of us who were always on time were angry, so we decided to form a kind of internal disciplinary committee, with me serving as its president.”
Matic detailed the committee’s efforts to address the tardiness issue. “I put up a sheet of paper on the wall where I documented the names of individuals arriving late. During one particular season, we collected around £75,000 in fines.”
This revelation by Matic offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the challenges faced by Manchester United, exposing a side of the club that fans seldom see. The locker room, often considered the heart of a football team, appears to have grappled with issues that extended beyond the pitch.
As fans digest Matic’s candid account, questions arise about the impact such discipline woes might have had on the team’s performance and cohesion. The revelation may spark conversations among supporters and pundits alike, shedding light on a dimension of Manchester United rarely discussed in public forums.
It remains to be seen how the club, Erik Ten Hag, United’s players, and the management respond to these revelations. Matic’s expose has the potential to prompt discussions not only about the intricacies of managing a top-tier football team but also about the responsibilities that come with representing one of the world’s most storied clubs.
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