While there is now no threat to Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s position at Old Trafford, one pundit believes that if the team’s performance doesn’t improve, rumors about the Dutchman will persist.
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A corrosive atmosphere has permeated Old Trafford both on and off the field this season as Manchester United has fooled to deceive. Off-field events involving Jadon Sancho, Antony, and loanee Mason Greenwood have caused widespread panic off the field.
Naturally, the prolonged drama surrounding Man Utd’s takeover has made it more difficult for the Premier League’s biggest teams to make progress in the transfer market. After a protracted procedure, the Red Devils now appear to be on the verge of receiving funding from Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his petrochemicals company Ineos, according to The Times.
In terms of outcomes, United has dropped five of its first 10 games in the English Premier League and no longer has the same level of anxiety when visiting teams show up at Old Trafford as they did in the past. This was exacerbated on Sunday by Manchester City, who defeated their opponents 3-0 with ease thanks to goals from Phil Foden and Erling Haaland.
Following the Red Devils’ crushing loss to Manchester City, former Wales footballer Robbie Savage criticized Manchester United’s hiring practices, saying: “You have to look at the recruitment for Manchester United.” Three of your back four players, Reguilon, Jonny Evans, and Harry Maguire, are the ones that finish the match for Manchester United at Old Trafford against your competitors.”
The Red Devils have only triumphed once in their first three Champions League group stage games, a thrilling but inconclusive 1-0 victory over Copenhagen at Old Trafford last Wednesday. Despite this, doubts remain about Ten Hag’s capacity to turn around his struggling team.
Alan Hutton reverses Erik ten Hag’s dismissal decision.
In an interview with Football Insider, BBC analyst Alan Hutton stated that, despite recent rumors that Man Utd and Ratcliffe may consider former Chelsea manager Graham Potter, he doesn’t think Ten Hag’s immediate career is in danger. The former Scotland international, nevertheless, is adamant that if things don’t get better at Old Trafford, there would be “whispers” about his future and his successors.
“Just take a look at what he accomplished the previous season. For some Man United supporters, their current state may not be as spectacular as it once was, but they are still creating something from the ground up, which takes time.
“I believe they have made a lot of financial investments, and while some of the signings haven’t quite clicked, huge clubs are often the target of rumors, especially when a takeover occurs. Sometimes they are merely hearsay. They may try to alter it if the results take a sharp swing and they wind up dropping out of the European spots. He hasn’t been here long, so I believe he will have time, but as we all know, big clubs can be tough to play in if you’re not winning. I believe that he is in a good situation right now.”
With Newcastle United awaiting them in the EFL Cup last 16 on Wednesday night at Old Trafford, Manchester United has no time to mope or feel sorry for themselves.