Manchester United faces multiple challenges, including poor on-field performance, stadium infrastructure issues, and a recent revelation of a mice infestation at Old Trafford. This news comes from a report by the Daily Mail, as reported by AFP.
The report indicates that the mice problem has contributed to a drop in the club's food hygiene rating to two out of five stars.
The club is currently evaluating options for Old Trafford, either a major redevelopment or the construction of a completely new stadium.
“Manchester United implements a robust pest-control system throughout Old Trafford.”
A club spokesperson further elaborated to the Mail.
“Multiple weekly checks are made in all catering areas and stringent measures are taken to ensure levels of hygiene and cleanliness are high wherever food is stored, prepared and served.”
The spokesperson also assured of immediate action.
“If incidences of this nature do occur at the stadium, immediate and appropriate action is taken.”
Trafford Council confirmed the hygiene rating and their ongoing involvement with the club.
A Trafford Council spokesperson stated their position.
“Our environmental health officers gave a food hygiene rating of two following a routine visit.”
The council is working with the club to improve the situation.
“We are now working closely with Manchester United to ensure it complies with the rating and carries out the necessary improvements.”
Manchester United's struggles extend beyond the rodent issue. The club dismissed manager Erik ten Hag earlier in the season.
Their recent home game against Bournemouth resulted in a 3-0 defeat. This loss has left Manchester United in 13th place in the Premier League standings.
Adding to the club's woes, a leak in the Old Trafford media conference room ceiling interrupted new manager Ruben Amorim's post-match press conference. Water dripped onto journalists in the front row.
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