Ajax manager Erik ten Hag responds to criticism and speculation about Manchester United potentially sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following their loss to Crystal Palace.

Manchester United's recent performance on the pitch has been less than satisfactory, with just one win in their last seven Premier League games under manager Erik ten Hag. This has raised speculation about ten Hag's future at Old Trafford, especially after their 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday evening.

Despite the disappointing loss, ten Hag remains confident that he is the right person to lead United. In an interview after the game, he said, "Absolutely. If the right players are there, so available, then we have a good squad. But we miss almost the full back line, then we have problems."

The defeat at Selhurst Park was a tough one for United, with Palace dominating the first half and scoring two goals through Michael Olise and Jean-Philippe Mateta. Things only got worse in the second half, as Palace extended their lead with a goal from Tyrick Mitchell and a second goal from Olise.

This defeat has left United in eighth place in the Premier League table, a far cry from their usual top-four position. But ten Hag is determined to turn things around. "I will keep fighting," he said. "I prepared the team in the best way I could do. It was not good enough, I have to take responsibility for that but I will find energy and prepare them for Sunday's game."

He also acknowledged the poor performance of his team, saying, "It's clear, it's obvious, this is underperforming. We didn't act how we wanted to and it's not good enough. We are very disappointed. Our fans were behind us and we should have kept fighting like the fans did."

In another interview with BBC Sport, ten Hag emphasized his focus on improving his team. "I don't think about [my future]," he said. "I prepare the team in the best way I can. We have many problems. The only focus I have is to perform better with my team. I think only about making my team better."

So, while there may be speculation about his future at United, ten Hag remains determined to lead his team to better performances. And with the support of the fans and the determination to improve, there is hope for a brighter future for Manchester United.

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