October 1st 2024.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has been facing intense scrutiny and criticism from all sides. The team's recent defeat against Tottenham has only added to the pressure on him and his future at Old Trafford seems uncertain.
Despite being in charge for the upcoming matches against Porto and Aston Villa, ten Hag is aware that he needs to turn things around quickly if he wants to save his job. However, it seems that even former players and managers are taking shots at him.
One such figure is Paul Scholes, a club legend, who has described the team as "uncoached" under ten Hag's leadership. Even fellow Dutchman Frank de Boer, who had a disastrous spell at Crystal Palace, has joined in the criticism. He went as far as to say that United were completely outplayed by Tottenham in every aspect of the game.
De Boer's own experience in the Premier League was not a pleasant one, as he was sacked after just 77 days in charge of Crystal Palace. His comments may seem harsh, especially since he was once labeled as the "worst manager in the league's history" by Jose Mourinho, but it seems he is not the only one with this opinion.
During the match against Tottenham, de Boer was stunned by the number of mistakes made by United players. He noted that they were outclassed tactically, in terms of quality, effort, and energy. Even their passing was poor and he couldn't keep track of all the errors made in the first half.
In comparison, de Boer was impressed by how well Tottenham played, especially in their buildup and ball possession. He found it remarkable that an opponent of United's caliber could be outplayed in such a manner.
It's clear that ten Hag has a lot of work to do if he wants to turn things around for Manchester United. The pressure is mounting, and even those who have experienced failure in the Premier League are now criticizing him. It remains to be seen if ten Hag can prove his critics wrong and save his job at one of the biggest clubs in the world.
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