According to reports, players at Manchester United have noticed a change in Erik ten Hag’s demeanor and believe he has resigned himself to being sacked.
Ten Hag had a successful first season with the Red Devils, leading them to an FA Cup final, victory in the Carabao Cup, and a top-four finish in the Premier League.
However, this season has not gone as planned, with Manchester United finishing bottom of their Champions League group and struggling for consistency in the Premier League.
Rio Ferdinand has criticized Ten Hag’s “kamikaze chaos football,” and there is increasing pressure on the Dutchman due to poor results and performances.
While it was initially believed that new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS would give Ten Hag until the end of the season before making a decision on his future, the players now fear that he has accepted his impending sacking.
The Sun reports that some players have observed a change in Ten Hag’s demeanor in recent weeks, following Ratcliffe’s refusal to publicly support him. It is speculated that Graham Potter, the former Swansea City and Chelsea boss, is in line to take over after meeting with Ratcliffe.
Journalist Neil Jones suggests that Manchester United may already be considering their next managerial target for next season. Critics argue that under Ten Hag’s leadership, Manchester United lacks structure, organization, and desire.
Their pressing structure has been particularly criticized, with opponents finding it easy to play through the lines and create chances against United’s back four.
Questions are raised about whether Ten Hag’s message is clear, if it is reaching the players, or if he has brought in the right players to execute his tactics.
As the season progresses, the pressure on Ten Hag continues to mount, and his future at Manchester United remains uncertain.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
