Man Utd Players Predict Ten Hag’s Summer Departure After Disastrous Season
After a disastrous season, Manchester United players reportedly believe that manager Erik ten Hag will be sacked in the summer. The team suffered their 11th Premier League defeat in the Manchester Derby on Sunday, adding to their string of poor results. They were also eliminated early on from both the Champions League and Carabao Cup. As a result, Ten Hag has faced pressure throughout the season.
The Red Devils now face an uphill battle to qualify for the Champions League this season and their last shot at silverware is in the FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool. While poor results have contributed to the dissatisfaction, reports have also emerged that players are unhappy with the intensity of training under Ten Hag.
According to the Daily Mail, there is a belief within the squad that the Dutchman will be sacked at the end of the season. However, Ten Hag reportedly still has support from the dressing room. He has insisted that he is “on the same page” as new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Ten Hag has had frequent conversations with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Dave Brailsford, who is Ratcliffe’s right-hand man and the CEO of Ineos. The manager stated that they are aligned in their ambitions for the club and that it fits with his own aspirations.
It is understood that Ineos will reassess Ten Hag’s position in the summer, with new chief executive Omar Berrada and incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth likely to have a say in his future. Former Manchester United player Gary Neville believes that the decision will be made quickly, if it hasn’t been made already.
Neville stated, “If you look at the guy [Berrada] who has come in from City as CEO and they’re obviously looking to get Dan Ashworth in from Newcastle – they’re going to make a decision [on Ten Hag’s future], I think, quite quickly, if not already.” He also expressed his belief that Ratcliffe and Brailsford probably already know whether they will keep Ten Hag as manager next season.
Neville highlighted the importance of making timely and informed decisions, citing Manchester United’s past struggles in recruitment and decision-making. He doesn’t think the club will make the same mistakes again and suspects that they have likely already come to a conclusion regarding Ten Hag’s future.
In conclusion, Manchester United players believe that Erik ten Hag will be sacked in the summer following a disastrous season. The team’s poor results and players’ reported dissatisfaction with training intensity have contributed to this belief. While Ten Hag still has support from the dressing room, the decision ultimately rests with Ineos, who will reassess his position in the summer. Former player Gary Neville anticipates that a decision will be made quickly, highlighting the importance of avoiding late and poor decisions.