THREE players allegedly became “dissenting voices” in the Manchester United dressing room during the early stages of Erik ten Hag’s reign.

Ten Hag took the helm at Old Trafford two years ago and has since endured a turbulent time.

Three players allegedly disagreed with Ten Hag’s playing style

Cristiano Ronaldo refused to agree with the Dutchman

Casemiro and Raphael Varane were ‘dissenting voices’ in the dressing room

All three stars played together at Real Madrid

The Red Devils won the Carabao Cup and finished third in the Premier League at the end of his first campaign in charge, but struggled to reach the same heights this time around.

United dropped down to eighth in the Prem table this season, but Ten Hag’s job was saved following an FA Cup final win over Manchester City at Wembley.

The Dutchman has fallen out with several players during his time in Manchester.

And a report from The Athletic claims Cristiano Ronaldo became the first just a few months after Ten Hag’s arrival.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner did not comply when he was asked to press on the pitch and instead made “minimal movements” in training.

He allegedly felt that it was not the best use of his abilities or the way to win matches.

Ronaldo eventually left United on a free transfer in dramatic circumstances.

However, Casemiro and Raphael Varane continued to disagree with Ten Hag.

Both stars cited the style of play used by Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, suggesting players had more freedom that way.

Having won several titles with Los Blancos, both were understood to be strongly against Ten Hag’s philosophy and eventually became “dissenting voices” among the squad.

After leaving Manchester United at the end of the season, Varane is currently a free agent.

Casemiro, meanwhile, is anticipated to leave Old Trafford this summer.

After winning the FA Cup, Ten Hag is expected to sign a new contract with the Red Devils.

Rather than fire him, the new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe offered him a new contract.