Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United under scrutiny: Details
Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Manchester United, is facing significant pressure due to the team's lackluster start to this season. The club has suffered two defeats in their first three league games, including a crushing 3-0 loss to Liverpool. This disappointing performance has raised "serious concerns" among key stakeholders Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS about the Dutchman's leadership capabilities.
Manchester United's poor performance raises concerns
As per a report in The Guardian, ten Hag's style of play has come under scrutiny at Manchester United from the INEOS-led football department at the club. Moreover, the Dutchman's tactics need to have a positive impact soon or he will risk losing his job at Old Trafford. The report suggests his style of play so far this season has been viewed as underwhelming, with Man United beating Fulham but also losing successive matches to Brighton and Liverpool.
Ten Hag has support from the management currently
Ten Hag is being scrutinized by the football department at the club, which is overseen by Ratcliffe and led by sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox. Ten Hag, who signed a new deal at Man United in the summer, has been backed recently by Ashworth and chief executive Omar Berrada. There is support for the Dutchman in relation to the immediate future. However, if results go awry, the Dutchman could be under severe risk.
Man United's story in 2024-25 season
Man United lost the FA Community Shield against Manchester City on penalties at Wembley. Thereafter, they eked out a 1-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League. A 2-1 defeat followed against the Seagulls at Amex Stadium before Liverpool thumped sorry Man United 3-0.
Ten Hag was backed heavily in the summer transfer window
Ten Hag was backed heavily in the summer transfer window. Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Lenny Yoro were all high-profile signings. The club also sold the likes of Scott McTominay, Jadon Sancho and Aaron wan-Bissaka.
