Erik ten Hag’s job remains up in the air and reports suggest the Manchester United dressing room fears its manager has resigned himself to the sack at the end of the season.
It doesn’t bode well if Ten Hag has already thrown in the towel because there’s still a lot to play for this season. United may be out of the race for a Champions League qualification spot, although we’re still in the hunt for FA Cup glory.
Another trophy is exactly what Ten Hag needs.
According to The Sun, several players feel Ten Hag has now resigned himself to the sack at the end of the season after noticing a change in the demeanour of the Dutch boss.
Neil Custis, who wrote the article, claims: “Players have spotted Ten Hag’s change of mood, suggesting he knows the axe will fall.”
Their performances would paint a different picture because the results may be bad, but I don’t think the players have given up on Ten Hag.
United are currently sixth in the Premier League table ahead of Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth. We are 11 points off fourth spot after a run of only one win in six games. If only we had beaten Brentford and Chelsea from those winning positions…
United would be crazy to sack Ten Hag
Who else is there? The report also claims former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter is in line to take over after meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Are we going to ignore the fact Ten Hag’s massively overachieved in its first season after a season that has been a write-off due to injuries?
Furthermore, United need some sort of stability throughout all of this change Ineos are planning. Potter doesn’t excite and Ten Hag deserves at least one more summer to get things right, especially with a proper football structure being built around him.
Subscribe to the Stretty News podcast Strettycast for weekly episodes on Manchester United. You can also sign up to the ad-free Stretty Newsletter. Get the Stretty News verdict on all matters Manchester United.
