Louis van Gaal, the former Manchester United manager, believes that Erik ten Hag should not be sacked and deserves more time to prove himself. Despite winning the FA Cup, there have been doubts about Ten Hag’s future at United. However, the upset victory against Manchester City in the final has improved his chances of staying on as manager.
Van Gaal can relate to Ten Hag’s situation, as he was also dismissed shortly after winning the FA Cup in 2016. He believes that Ten Hag’s achievements, including winning the FA Cup and qualifying for the Champions League in his first year, should not be overlooked.
While Van Gaal acknowledges that Ten Hag has not been “fantastic,” he still sees him as a good manager who deserves more time to improve. However, the decision on Ten Hag’s future is being delayed due to United’s interest in Gareth Southgate.
Southgate, the current England manager, is reportedly interested in becoming United’s manager. However, he has stated that he will not discuss his future until after the Euros. Southgate remains focused on leading England to a successful tournament and considers any speculation about his future to be irrelevant at this time.
In the meantime, United is considering other alternatives, including Thomas Frank from Brentford. However, Thomas Tuchel, the former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss, has fallen down the pecking order as a potential candidate.
Overall, while Ten Hag’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain, Van Gaal believes that he should be given more time to prove himself. The decision is further complicated by United’s interest in Southgate, who is focused on his current role with England. As the club continues to evaluate its options, fans eagerly await news on who will lead their team in the upcoming season.