The noose is tightening more than ever for Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. On a real ejection seat and criticized for his starving record on the Manchester United bench, the Batavian technician still finds it difficult to draw out the full potential of his players. For proof? The Red Devils are currently in a sad 12th place in the Premier League before traveling to West Ham this Sunday. On the European scene, it’s also a grimace as Marcus Rashford’s teammates are relegated to 21st in the Europa League championship phase. Something to question your future…
Is the 54-year-old Dutch manager the man for the job? Can he withstand the current pressure? How long will Mancunian management show patience towards him? So many questions fueling debates in the British press. This Saturday, the Daily Mail devotes a new article to this subject on the subject of ETH and the revelations of the English media are enough to worry the former coach of Ajax Amsterdam. Thus, we learn that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the co-owners of Ineos continue to prospect to find the suitable profile. If this seems more like an open secret, it is the method used by the upper echelons of the club which calls out.
A high treason is being prepared in the Manchester offices?
Indeed, the Daily Mail indicates that the Mancunian board is carrying out this research behind Erik ten Hag’s back. A form of betrayal for the one which had recently been extended until June 2026. With this in mind, Manchester United retained four names and seems to be intensifying interest in these different targets. In addition to Xavi Hernandez, the Red Devils are also thinking of Thomas Frank, Ruben Amorim and Edin Terzic. On a wire, Erik ten Hag continues his mission, without worrying too much about the current rumors. “Fairy tales and lies. Links with other managers? What everyone writes escapes me. I can deal with it. We have brilliant players; if you are determined, we will score goals and achieve victories. This is what everyone is waiting for.”declared the person concerned regarding his possible next eviction.
Focused on the club’s objectives and still supported by a good part of the Mancunian fans despite a disreputable balance sheet, Erik ten Hag therefore seems confident about his near future at Old Trafford. However, this new information proves that the management of Manchester United would not be against the idea of reviewing its plans and thus starting a new cycle. In this lying poker game, it is currently difficult to know the real intentions of the Mancunian board. One thing is certain, for Erik ten Hag, the best way to chase away the vultures hovering above his head would be to win this Sunday against the Hammers on the 9th day of the Premier League…
