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Formula 1

“I’ve struggled with depression through my life” : Lewis Hamilton opens up on dealing with bullying and mental health issues in childhood

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“I’ve struggled with depression through my life” : Lewis Hamilton opens up on dealing with bullying and mental health issues in childhood Lewis Hamilton is undoubtedly one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time. The Briton has claimed seven world championship titles, and continues to go strong even in the last stages of his racing career. Lewis Hamilton has been a great supporter of various social issues, and has voiced his opinion over racism in the racing industry as well. The Briton recently revealed his struggles with depression and mental health issues during his childhood days, and how he used to bullied at school. Lewis Hamilton reveals that he did not have anyone to speak to during his younger days, as he often struggled to maintain a balance between school and his racing career. The Briton also stated that he did consider taking therapy, but that did not help him much back then. “I think it was the pressure of the racing and struggling at school. The bullying. I had no one to talk to,” Hamilton told The Times. I’ve struggled with mental health through my life, depression from a very early age when I was, like, 13 … when I was in my twenties I had some really difficult phases.” When asked if he he has ever consulted a therapist, Hamilton replied: “I spoke to one woman, years ago, but that wasn’t really helpful. I would like to find someone today.” Lewis Hamilton reveals how he reshaped his life during the covid pandemic Lewis Hamilton revealed that the covid-19 pandemic helped him connect with himself. F1 drivers have a pretty hectic schedule, as they all over the globe for about nine months of the year. Hence, he used this time to develop some good habits, which helped understand himself better. He started waking up early at 5 am to meditate, before going on runs. Having made his debut back in 2007, as a 21-year-old, Lewis Hamilton revealed that he is a much more mature person as he was back then. “You’re learning about things that have been passed down to you from your parents, noticing those patterns, how you react to things, how you can change those. So what might have angered me in the past doesn’t anger me today. I am so much more refined,” said Lewis. After racing for Mercedes for almost over a decade, Lewis Hamilton will now move to Ferrari next season. His hunger to keep going, and race for the best teams on the grid is quite commendable. Also Read: “It’s going to be one hell of a second half of the season” : Lewis Hamilton has high hopes for the remainder of the year

Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal
Tennis

“I am delighted to beat Rafa” : Carlos Alcaraz after becoming the second fastest man to achieve terrific milestone 

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“I am delighted to beat Rafa” : Carlos Alcaraz after becoming the second fastest man to achieve terrific milestone  Carlos Alcaraz became the second fastest man to win 200 matches on the ATP tour, as he beats his Spanish compatriot Rafael Nadal en-route to reaching the milestone. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor in the last 16 clash at the China Open to achieve his 200th win, within just a couple of years of him turning pro. Only John McEnroe remains ahead of Carlos Alcaraz in terms of being the fastest man to achieve 200 wins on the tour. Rafael Nadal had lost 55 matches by the time he had claimed his 200th win, whereas, Carlos Alcaraz has lost just 52 matches. Carlos Alcaraz was delighted after achieving this feat, and already has 300 wins in his sight. Speaking at a press conference after his win on Sunday, the Spaniard said, “I am very happy with this result. It is a very good figure. But I am already aiming for 300 victories. I am delighted to beat Rafa (laughs).“ Carlos Alcaraz sets up semifinal date with Daniil Medvedev in Beijing Carlos Alcaraz defeated Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals in Beijing in straight sets. The Spaniard has been absolutely flawless in Beijing so far, winning all three of his matches in straight sets. Carlos Alcaraz will now face Daniil Medvedev in a mouth-watering semifinal clash on Tuesday. The Russian has been equally dominant this week in Beijing, as he outplayed Flavio Cobolli in straight sets in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner is scheduled to face Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals later on Monday. This means that the two title favorites, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are on collision course in the finals. The duo last locked horns at the French Open a couple of months earlier, where the Spaniard prevailed in five sets. Also Read: “He managed to find an explanation within 15 days after testing positive” : Casper Ruud defends Jannik Sinner as the tennis world divides on the Italian’s doping case

Jannik Sinner- Carlos Alcaraz
Tennis

“I don’t want love-ins on the court” : Andy Murray’s former coach doesn’t want Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to get too friendly

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“I don’t want love-ins on the court” : Andy Murray’s former coach doesn’t want Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to get too friendly Andy Murray’s former coach Mark Petchey has stated that he does not want Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to get too friendly with each other. The duo have developed a great rivalry over the past couple of seasons, and have won two Grand Slams each this year. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have already played some entertaining battles, which also includes their five set battle at the French Open this year. Apart from their rivalry on the court, the duo share a great bond with each other. They are often heard praising each other at press conferences, as they are pretty good friends off court as well. Mark Petchey wants the relationship between the two players to remain a little tense, which would add a lot of spice to their battles on court. He likens this with the rivalry between the likes of John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl back in the 80s. “Don’t want it (Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner) to be too friendly. I don’t want love-ins on the court. I want it to mean something. You want to feel like when they walk out there that it’s all on the line. You go back to Lendl-Mac, Lendl-Connors, I love that era,” Petchey said to the Tennis Channel. “I hope that we our rivalry is going to be or almost that the Big 3 had during the whole career” : Carlos Alcaraz Earlier at the 2024 Laver Cup, Carlos Alcaraz stated that he hopes his rivalry with Jannik Sinner becomes as fierce as the Big Three had during their times. “Well, a lot of people talk about it. I like hearing it, I’m not gonna lie. I hope so. I hope that we our rivalry is going to be or almost that the Big 3 had during the whole career,” Carlos Alcaraz said. The Spaniard also stated that the duo share a great relationship off court, and they deeply respect each other. He hopes that both of them keep competing for major ATP titles, and Masters tournaments. Both players are currently involved in competing at the China Open, as Jannik Sinner is scheduled to face Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals on Monday. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to face Tallon Griekspoor in the last 16 clash on Sunday. The two players could face each other in the finale, which will be taking place on Wednesday. Also Read: “He managed to find an explanation within 15 days after testing positive” : Casper Ruud defends Jannik Sinner as the tennis world divides on the Italian’s doping case

Mikel Arteta
Football

“If someone wants to damage that relationship I cannot control it” : Mikel Arteta issues clarification to Pep Guardiola ‘insider’ statement

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“If someone wants to damage that relationship I cannot control it” : Mikel Arteta issues clarification to Pep Guardiola ‘insider’ statement Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola have known each other for quite some time now. The former has worked with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, before he took up the opportunity to become the Arsenal manager. The duo enjoyed great success during their stint together, as Mikel Arteta maintains deep respect and admiration for his Spanish counterpart. However, things have seemed to have gotten a little heated up between the two managers following the clash at the Etihad Stadium last weekend. After an entertaining 2-2 draw between the two title rivals, Mikel Arteta claimed that he possessed inside information about Manchester City. Pep Guardiola was certainly not pleased with the remarks, as he demanded a clarification from Mikel Arteta. The Gunners boss issued a clarification following his side’s win over Leicester City on Saturday. He maintained that he admires Pep Guardiola, and that the press were attempting to tarnish their relationship.  “OK, I can repeat it. I love Pep. I’ve admired him since I was 10 years old. I respect him profoundly. I’m so grateful for everything he does and see him as a friend. When I say I know them it means I know how hard they work. The reason they are there is because they maintain that hunger. I cannot be any more clear than that. If someone wants to damage that relationship I cannot control it. For me sport is about that will to win. They have it even though, they’ve won more than everybody else. Hopefully, that’s clear,” said Arteta, as quoted by the GOAL. Arsenal claim last gasp victory over Leicester City Arsenal claimed a thrilling victory over Leicester City on Saturday, defeating the Foxes by a score line of 4-2. After being ahead 2-0 at the break, James Justin scored two quickfire goals to draw the game level. However, two goals in the added time ensured that the Gunners sealed the crucial three points. With this victory, Arsenal move level on points with Manchester City, as Liverpool take the lead. The Reds defeated Wolves 2-1, as they continue to thrive under Arne Slot. Meanwhile for Manchester City, they suffered another slip up, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle United. This means that the reigning champions have drawn each of their last two league games, and three out their last four matches in all competitions. Rodri is expected to be out for the rest of the season, and with a couple of other crucial absentees, this could be a chance for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal to pull forward in the title race. Also Read: “This year Declan has to change that” : Yaya Toure provides key difference between Rodri and Declan Rice

Formula 1

“I’m a big Messi fan in the end” : Lewis Hamilton on Ronaldo vs Messi debate

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“I’m a big Messi fan in the end” : Lewis Hamilton on Ronaldo vs Messi debate Lewis Hamilton is undoubtedly one of the greatest F1 drivers of all-time. The Briton has claimed a record of seven world championships, and is still going strong even as he nears the 40s. The Mercedes driver was recently asked as to who he considers the GOAT of football between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated world football for the past two decades, and still continue to do so with the same hunger and commitment. After having played in Spain together for almost a decade, the Portuguese footballer is now competing in the Saudi League. On the other hand, Lionel Messi remains involved with MLS side Inter Miami along with his former Barcelona teammates. Lewis Hamilton acknowledged that both footballers are among the greatest ever to play the sport, but he admitted that he was Lionel Messi fan. “Messi or Ronaldo? Messi! They are both amazing to be honest, but I’m a big Messi fan in the end,” Hamilton said, as quoted by Pulse Sports. Lewis Hamilton issues statement after Singapore GP outburst Lewis Hamilton took to social media following his disagreement with Mercedes over his strategy at the Singapore GP. The Briton started the race from P3, and could finish only P6, losing a couple of places. The Briton started the race on soft tyres, while the rest of the grid started on mediums. Lewis Hamilton wanted to start the race on mediums, however, his team disagreed with this view. He was boxed early for hard tyres, as he was overcut by his teammate George Russell who boxed later in the race. “Heading into the next weekend focused on training for the next race. I know there has been a lot of chat around the last one and our strategy in Singapore which just didn’t work. When that happens, it’s natural to be frustrated and easy for me to speak out in that frustration.“ “We knew starting on soft tyres was a bold and risky move, but one that could give us an advantage at the start and I ultimately agreed with that recommendation. We also miscalculated what others might do. Make no mistake though, things are cool with the team. As with all successful partnerships, you have some lows to have the highs.“ “We’re not afraid of those tricky conversations and challenging moments, which is why we have achieved so much together. “We all support each other until the very end. It’s all love. See you in Austin,” Hamilton wrote on Instagram. Also Read: “It’s going to be one hell of a second half of the season” : Lewis Hamilton has high hopes for the remainder of the year

Jannik Sinner
Tennis

“I’m very disappointed and also surprised about this appeal because we had three hearings” : Jannik Sinner reacts as WADA calls for a ban on Italian athlete

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“I’m very disappointed and also surprised about this appeal because we had three hearings” : Jannik Sinner reacts as WADA calls for a ban on Italian athlete Jannik Sinner’ doping saga has taken another turn, as The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has called for the Italian tennis star to be banned for one to two years. This comes on the back of Jannik Sinner’s two failed doping tests a couple of months earlier, as WADA believes that this is sheer negligence on part of the athlete. When the news broke out, Jannik Sinner was scheduled to face Roman Safiullin in the last 16 at the Beijing Open on Saturday. The Italian came back from a set down once again to defeat the Russian, as he advanced into the quarterfinals. The two-time Grand Slam champion will now face Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals on Monday. Speaking after his victory in the last 16 clash, Jannik Sinner was left disappointed by WADA’s appeal. The Italian has already had three hearings, and he surprised by WADA’s decision to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. “Obviously I’m very disappointed and also surprised about this appeal because we had three hearings,” Sinner said. All three hearings came out very positively for me. I knew it a couple of days ago, that they were going to appeal, that today it’s going to go official,” said Sinner, as quoted by Eurosport. WADA appeals to CAS to impose ban on Jannik Sinner Jannik Sinner was found contaminated during his samples collected in March this year. The Italian’s team had used an over the counter spray to treat a wound, which contained the contaminated substance. Jannik Sinner stated that he was unaware about the contaminated substance, as his team had cooperated with the ITIA in the process. ITIA deemed that the exposure to the substance was not intentional, and did not oppose Sinner’s plea to lift the ban. “A thorough investigation by the ITIA followed, including multiple in-depth interviews with Sinner and their support team, all of whom co-operated fully with the process.” “Following that investigation, and in line with the independent scientific advice, the ITIA accepted the player’s explanation as to the source of clostebol found in their sample and that the violation was not intentional.” The entire saga has seemed to divide the tennis fraternity as many seem to be perplexed as to how the Italian is being allowed to compete so soon. Former world number one Simona Halep had to serve a lengthy ban for the same reason, as the likes of Nick Kyrgios have demanded more consistency in such situations. Also Read: “He managed to find an explanation within 15 days after testing positive” : Casper Ruud defends Jannik Sinner as the tennis world divides on the Italian’s doping case

Jannik Sinner- Carlos Alcaraz
Tennis

“We can still choose what to play and what not to play” : Jannik Sinner throws out subtle disagreement over Carlos Alcaraz’s statement about exhausting ATP schedule

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“We can still choose what to play and what not to play” : Jannik Sinner throws out subtle disagreement over Carlos Alcaraz’s statement about exhausting ATP schedule The four major Grand Slam competitions are already over for the season, yet the current ATP schedule still has a few tournaments left till the course of December. Many professional tennis players and analysts have commented about this excessive and unnecessary schedule, while some fans have claimed that increased profit and revenue are being prioritized over the physical well-being of players. The most recent player to point out about the heavy and tiresome tournament schedule is none other than world no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz. The Spainard has had an excellent season himself, winning majors in Wimbledon and the French Open, while also claiming the silver medal in men’s singles in the Paris Olympics. Alcaraz, who recently led Team Europe to the Laver Cup trophy, suggested that ATP is ‘killing’ fellow tennis players by their hectic schedule. The Spainard is not wrong, as especially this summer due to the Olympics, players have barely been able to get two to three weeks’ time to rest and recuperate.  “I’m the kind of player who think there is a lot of tournaments during the year, mandatory tournaments, and probably during the next few years gonna be even more tournaments, more mandatory tournaments. So, I mean, probably they are going to kill us in some way,” said the 21-year-old. Although, Carlos Alcaraz’s Italian counterpart believes otherwise. Jannik Sinner implies that players should skip tournaments as they are given the option to do so During a pre-event press conference for the China Open, world no.1 Jannik Sinner was asked about the Spaniard’s comments regarding the heavy scheduling throughout the year. Sinner did acknowledge on Alcaraz’s comments about it, but also added his own take that players can choose what tournament they want to participate in. “Yeah, the schedule is quite long obviously these years. But we players, we can still choose what to play and what not to play. Obviously, we have some mandatory events, yes. As a player, you can still choose. I think of that,” said the Italian. “It is a very busy schedule this year; there are a lot of tournaments. You don’t have to play a tournament. If you want, you can play. If not, you don’t play. For example, last year and also this year, I didn’t play some tournaments because I wanted to practice. There are some choices behind this. In general, yeah, the season is quite long, so sometimes it’s not easy,” the world no.1 added. The Italian himself has had one of the best breakthrough seasons ever, winning both hardcourt Grand Slam titles, all while getting pressed over controversial doping allegations in the summer. Sinner also skipped a few minor tournaments, which may well have been key for him to feel fresh and clear-minded ahead of the majors. Meanwhile, Alcaraz participated in almost all tournaments, and his slip in form due to fatigue in recent tournaments have been constantly highlighted. Both the world no.1 and 3 will be participating in the ATP 500 held in Beijing, China. The Italian, who is far ahead of any player in the rankings, will start his campaign against Nicolas Jarry. The Spaniard is put in the bottom half of the draw, against Giovanni Mpetshi. The China Open will begin this Thursday, concluding on October 2nd.  Also Read: “He managed to find an explanation within 15 days after testing positive” : Casper Ruud defends Jannik Sinner as the tennis world divides on the Italian’s doping case

Formula 1

“It didn’t make sense to me” : Lewis Hamilton was ‘perplexed’ by Mercedes choosing soft instead of medium tyres

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“It didn’t make sense to me” : Lewis Hamilton was ‘perplexed’ by Mercedes choosing soft instead of medium tyres Qualifying has been a major issue for Lewis Hamilton this year, but at the Marina Street Circuit, he was able to overperform and finish third, just after the two main protagonists for this season’s world championship title. Alas, things did not go the perfect way at the end as the Briton ultimately finished third, and the blame was once again put on the car and the Mercedes’ staff. The issue arrived when the soft tyres were chosen ahead of the medium tyres, as typically, the latter are the primary choice of tyres used at the start of races. Moreover, Hamilton’s teammate George Russell also started with medium tyres including others. The Briton was vividly disappointed by this decision and revealed that he was pushing a lot to be switched to medium tyres, but the whole team suggested him that it would be better to start on the soft. “I was so angry… so already from that moment I’m frustrated” : Lewis Hamilton After finishing sixth, the Briton post-race had a lot on his mind. He reflected on his frustration after a meeting he had with the team the night before the race, revealing the decision was already made to split the cars. Seeing this, Hamilton said that he was quite puzzled, as both him and Russell started off from the same grid. “We sat in our meeting in the morning of the race, actually the night before they already mentioned that they would like to split the cars, and for me, I was a bit perplexed by it. Because in the past, when we’ve ever been in that position… Normally if George has qualified well like he normally does and I’m out of the top 10 or something, then we’ll split the strategies, but we were so close. It didn’t make sense to me,” said the Briton alongside George Russell in a live event of Mercedes’ partner Petronas (via Planet F1.com). Russell tried to keep things high spirited and gleeful by jokingly admitting that he knew Hamilton would not be happy by this decision. Regardless, the 39-year-old went on to talk about how ‘angry’ and ‘frustrated’ he felt because of this. After going to the pit on Lap 17, he knew it was impossible to come back and even finish podium, due to the new hard tyres being a scuffle in the midst of the heat. “I was so angry, so already from that moment I’m frustrated. And then I tried my best to keep up with the guys ahead. They were too fast. And then I trust tried to make that tyre last as long as could and I had to stop on Lap 17 and I knew from that moment, then the race was done for me, because the hard tyre was going to be a struggle in that heat,” the seven-time world champion continued. “And we’d been struggling with the balance of the car all weekend, so we were changing so many different things. We got a good qualifying, but unfortunately, the race was too much of a struggle for us.” Hamilton concluded. Although Hamilton had to ‘settle’ for P6, he is 19 points ahead of his teammate George Russell in the F1 Drivers’ standings at sixth place. Car issues and team disagreements have been the common theme for the Briton’s struggles this season, but that might change in the upcoming USA GP held in Austin, Texas. The Silver Arrows CEO Toto Wolff believes that the new floor of the Circuit of the Americas might be the key start for the Mercedes duo to improve their performances. Also Read: “It’s going to be one hell of a second half of the season” : Lewis Hamilton has high hopes for the remainder of the year

Football

“I’m feeling more positive every day” : Martin Odegaard provides an update on his injury

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“I’m feeling more positive every day” : Martin Odegaard provides an update on his injury Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard suffered an ankle injury during the UEFA Nations League tournament held during the recent international break. In Norway’s 2-1 win over Austria, the 25-year-old was subbed off sooner than expected due to this. The injury did not look too serious at first, but Norway coach Solbakken revealed that the Norwegian’s condition looked ‘bad’ in the dressing room, as suggested by doctor Ola Sand. The next day, Odegaard was seen in crutches travelling back to London to assess his situation further. The Norwegian has missed plenty of important games throughout the course of this injury, including the fierce North London derby against Spurs and the table top battle against Manchester City. But most recently, via Arsenal’s captain’s notes which are published before every matchday programme, the Gunners’ midfield maestro broke out the silence regarding his injury, while also reflecting on his own views and thoughts of when it occurred and how he finds a way to be involved with his mates in the squad even during injury. “I’m working hard and doing everything I can do to get better” : Martin Odegaard Ahead of the Gunners’ third round EFL Cup tie against League One side Bolton, the Norwegian gave fans an update regarding his unfortunate injury, his talks with the medical team and the importance of the upcoming match for youngsters in the squad. “It was a bad twist to my ankle, and I damaged some ligaments there, but it’s part of football and now I’m just trying to recover as quickly as I can. I’m moving forward, making progress and I’m feeling more positive every day. I’m working hard and my only thought is to get back as soon as possible,” said Odegaard (via Arsenal.com). “I’m at the Sobha Realty Training Centre basically every day now, working hard and doing everything I can do to get better. I have to be careful not to push it too much, but at the same time do what I can to make sure I come back as strongly and quickly as possible. I’m trying to support the team in a different way now, if I can’t be on the pitch. That’s my situation, and I have to make the best out of it,” the Arsenal captain added. The Norwegian also explained that he was lucky enough to avoid major injuries in the past, and although the ankle pain felt ‘different’ this time around, he is simply glad not to have ruptured anything serious. “It’s something I’m not used to. I’ve been quite fortunate, if that’s the word, or have done well to avoid injuries in the past, but this is football and I have to get on with it. I think it was unfortunate to get the injury in the way that I did, but also it could have been worse. It was not a nice twist, and when it happened I felt it could be serious. I’ve injured my ankle before and the pain felt a bit different this time. That’s what scared me, but from what happened it could have been worse, so in that sense I got away with it a bit,” said Odegaard.  Like any player, the first thing I asked the medical team was how long I would be out for, but it’s a bit tricky to say at the moment. In the early stages, it’s crucial to get a proper rest and to make sure everything heals well. After that it’s about getting stronger and building it up again,” the Norwegian added. Like a true captain would, Martin Odegaard also took this opportunity to wish the Gunners best of luck for their match against Bolton, and reflected on how much of an important opportunity this is for young players to showcase their talents and rack up minutes under their belt. Funnily enough, the Norwegian himself is only 25 years old. “I’m looking forward to cheering on the boys against Bolton tonight. It might be a chance for some of the players who need minutes and some of the young players. The main thing is though that it’s another competition to play, another trophy to aim for, and we want to win it. We go into every game wanting to win and it’s a good chance for the squad to show that we are strong enough and ready to fight in every competition,” said Odegaard, who himself debuted for the national team at age 15. Though an official return date is not revealed yet, the Gunners captain’s small yet significant ankle injury will rule him out for a few more weeks. Head coach Mikel Arteta was pressed on whether or not the Norwegian would return before the next international break, to which he admitted would be a ‘surprise’. Going by the average length of a sprained ankle injury and the already accumulated recovery time, we could see Martin Odegaard return to action between late October to early November. Also Read: “This year Declan has to change that” : Yaya Toure provides key difference between Rodri and Declan Rice

Football

“This is just rotation. We have many games to cover” : Erik ten Hag eliminates all rumors regarding dropping Marcus Rashford

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“This is just rotation. We have many games to cover” : Erik ten Hag eliminates all rumors regarding dropping Marcus Rashford In a very frustrating game at both ends, the Red Devils failed to hit the back of the net away at Selhurst Park, drawing 0-0. This was just the fourth goalless draw under Erik ten Hag’s regime in 81 games, as Crystal Palace’s defence managed to keep the visitors quiet. Manchester United’s starting lineup was nothing new, except the exclusion of one name which led many fans and analysts criticise the Dutch manager’s tactics. Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believed something ‘untoward’ happened which made ten Hag drop Marcus Rashford. “It feels like something has gone untoward, I don’t know the details. But you don’t drop a player that has scored two in midweek and against Southampton. I’d be nervous to say he is back but he is showing signs of the Rashford from two years ago. It feels like something’s happened maybe this week, I don’t know the manager’s frustration. It is unusual for a manager to out players for their lifestyle,” said the Englishman. Alejandro Garnacho could not make the best use of his starting berth and failed to provide any clear-cut chances of scoring, which made the choice of the Argentinian starting over Rashford, who has scored three goals in two games, even more infuriating. “I’m very happy with Marcus, with everything” : Erik ten Hag affirms his faith on the Englishman The Dutch manager, who was already rigid about Redknapp’s comments even before the start of the game, said post-match that Marcus Rashford was not ‘dropped’ in any way, and it was just a matter of rotation as the team possesses more than eleven starting players. “I would almost say that, as a person, you are not okay when you bring such speculation if you don’t know. This is just rotation. We have many games to cover. We have more than a starting 11 of players. If the players perform, we will give them their chances. Finally, we will find out and the players who perform better will play more,” said ten Hag. “This has nothing to do. I’m very happy with Marcus, with everything. With his defending part, offensive, he scores in this moment, he performs very good. So there is nothing to do with it that he was on the bench, just rotation,” the 54-year-old added. The Dutch manager also added that apart from the 26-year-old, Garnacho and Amad Diallo are also playing good football, with the former having regular end product, so they also deserve a chance to be starting. “I have to say Amad is playing very good, Garnacho, in almost all the games so far apart from maybe Liverpool, has had end product. We have to play them as well,” the former Ajax manager explained after being pressed on this topic. The Red Devils currently sit at 10th in the Premier League standings, having won only two games so far. On their way to hosting Spurs on Sunday, they will return to the UEFA Europa League in the midweek playing against FC Twente, and the Dutch manager will have to have a permanent lineup in his mind soon, with the season kicking into the second gear. Also Read: “This year Declan has to change that” : Yaya Toure provides key difference between Rodri and Declan Rice

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