October 5th 2024.
Erik ten Hag is facing a tough challenge at Old Trafford as he tries to turn things around for Manchester United. His close friend, Leon Ten Voorde, recently revealed the true feelings of the manager amidst rumors that he could lose his job if he doesn't improve the team's performance in the next two games.
The Red Devils have had a disappointing start to the 2024-25 season, losing half of their six Premier League matches, including a humiliating 3-0 defeat at home to Tottenham. They have also struggled in the Europa League, only managing draws against FC Twente and Porto in their first two fixtures.
On Sunday, they will face Aston Villa, who have had a much better start to the campaign. Then, on October 19th, they will host Brentford, known for their strong attacking game. With talks of a possible sacking looming over Ten Hag, his childhood friend Ten Voorde expressed his concerns on the TC Tubantia podcast, saying, "How long can United keep this up?"
Ten Voorde also shared that he had advised Ten Hag to leave United last summer after winning the FA Cup. He believed that it would have been a good time for him to depart on a high note. But Ten Hag chose to stay and continue his journey with the club he joined in 2022, winning the Carabao Cup in his debut season.
Despite facing criticism for the team's playing style and some of his signings, such as the £85 million flop Antony, Ten Hag has also received praise for developing young talents like Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. However, his friend Ten Voorde admits that the pressure must be taking a toll on him, saying, "In general, he is calm and relaxed. But I can't imagine that this doesn't affect him at all."
As the uncertainty and speculation surround Ten Hag's future at United, he will need to focus on his team and their upcoming games. Only time will tell if he can turn things around and prove his worth as the manager of one of the biggest clubs in the world.
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