Manchester United had 11 players out with injury at one stage last month. The club had taken a lot of flack for their underwhelming start to the season but any team that loses a whole starting XI of players are going to struggle.
20.09.2023 - 12:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United could face a punishment from UEFA after Erik ten Hag's pre-match press conference began after the allotted time it was scheduled to take place.
Ten Hag was due to speak to members of the media at 7:45pm local time in Munich on Tuesday night. However, a delay meant he took his place later than anticipated.
The press conference began at 8:08pm as both the Dutchman and Andre Onana answered questions from those in attendance. UEFA rule state that press conferences must take place between 12noon-8pm local time. It is a minor breach but technically United could be punished. Just 24 hours earlier, Newcastle fell foul of he same rule too when their plane to Milan was delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
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Article 73.04 of the UEFA Champions League regulations states: "Each club must hold a pre-match press conference the day before the match. Each press conference must be attended by the head coach of the team and at least one player.
"The two press conferences must be arranged by the two clubs and UEFA together, so that the media can attend both. Press conferences must start between 12pm and 8pm local time. Exceptions to these timings must be agreed in advance with UEFA. Press conferences may be broadcast live regardless of location, and clubs must provide facilities for such live broadcasts, including cable routes and parking for TV vehicles."
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Manchester United had 11 players out with injury at one stage last month. The club had taken a lot of flack for their underwhelming start to the season but any team that loses a whole starting XI of players are going to struggle.
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