Sources Indicate Ten Hag’s Future Hinges on Crucial Villa Clash Amid Mounting Pressure
Manchester United are reportedly poised to sack Erik ten Hag if the team suffers another defeat, this time at the hands of Aston Villa. According to multiple sources, including ESPN, the Manchester Evening News, and Fabrizio Romano, the Dutch manager’s tenure at Old Trafford could come to an end today if his side fails to secure a positive result.
Romano highlighted that United’s hierarchy is not just looking for a win but also a strong performance from the struggling squad.
However, many media outlets agree that a loss will likely signal the end of Ten Hag’s time as manager.
The pressure has been mounting on Ten Hag after a string of poor performances. Last weekend’s 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham intensified speculation about his future, leaving the manager on the brink. Matters worsened when United squandered a 2-0 halftime lead in their Europa League match against Porto, drawing 3-3 and further denting confidence.
Currently sitting in 13th place in the Premier League with a negative goal difference after six matches, United have been far from their best. The team was also humiliated with a 3-0 thrashing by Liverpool at home last month, and have yet to secure a victory in the Europa League, with disappointing draws against Twente and Porto.
Despite expectations that Ten Hag would be dismissed following a dismal 2023-24 season — where United finished eighth in the Premier League and were eliminated at the Champions League group stage — the club opted to keep him in charge after an internal review. But that decision now appears to be a temporary reprieve as bookmakers and insiders anticipate his imminent departure.
Several high-profile names are being considered to replace Ten Hag, including former England manager Gareth Southgate and ex-Chelsea bosses Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter. Ruud van Nistelrooy, currently an assistant at United, is also seen as a potential internal candidate, having impressed the club’s leadership.
With a pivotal clash against Aston Villa ahead of the international break, all eyes are on Ten Hag as the fate of his managerial career at Manchester United hangs in the balance.
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