Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has issued a verbal vote of confidence behind embattled manager Erik Ten Hag.

While admitting that the dressing room has been a victim of some "toxic" times in the last 5 years, he is adamant that all the players are fully and unequivocally behind the manager in this time of duress.

The vultures have been out for the Dutch manager after his side's meek surrender against Bournemouth in the Premier League, making it 11 losses in 23 games this season. They now face the daunting task of welcoming Bayern Munich in what is must-win territory for the team to have even a miniscule hope of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages.

However, the 27-year-old Scotland international has reiterated that the team and the players are fully in support of the manager.

Speaking in the pre-match conference ahead of the Bayern game, Mctominay said, "It’s the players’ responsibility first and foremost, the players know that."

"We have had many amazing players over time and I feel like now we are at a stage where we have big characters in the dressing room. It’s not just a case of, like some of the other managers, where it’s been a little bit toxic at times; the boys are firmly behind the manager. That’s the be all and end all. That’s the way it will remain.

“We’ve got amazing coaching staff. Things can get lost in translation and carried way with what the players think and what they say behind closed doors. We just want to do well for the football club and it’s as simple as that.”

While all these words might sound reassuring from the outside, the fact of the matter still remains that the club and manager will have to start delivering results on a consistent basis.

While the vote of confidence from McTominay may perhaps alleviate fears of losing the dressing room, only time and performances from the players in the coming games will tell whether these words actually meant something or if this is just another classic case of lip service to the media.

After all, actions do speak louder than words.