October 30th 2024.
Erik ten Hag's departure from Old Trafford on Monday sent shockwaves through the Manchester United community. The Dutch manager, who had been in charge for two successful seasons, revealed that he felt let down by some of the senior players in the squad, including Marcus Rashford and Casemiro.
The decision to let go of ten Hag came just a day after the team's disappointing 2-1 loss to West Ham, marking their fourth defeat in nine Premier League games. This slump in form had left them languishing in 14th place in the table, a far cry from their usual top spot.
In the wake of ten Hag's departure, Ruud van Nistelrooy will be taking over as interim manager for tonight's Carabao Cup match against Leicester City. However, the club is hopeful of securing Ruben Amorim from Sporting Lisbon as their new permanent boss before the weekend.
Ten Hag's time at United was not without its successes, as he led the team to victory in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup during his tenure. However, his position was reportedly on shaky ground at the end of last season, and it was only their Wembley triumph that saved him from being sacked.
Despite heavy backing from the club in the summer transfer window, there has been a lack of progress this season, ultimately leading to ten Hag's departure. While there were no reports of him losing the dressing room, it is said that he felt disappointed and let down by certain senior players, such as Casemiro, Rashford, and Antony.
Casemiro, who joined United from Real Madrid during ten Hag's first summer in charge, had a stellar first season but struggled in the following year and was even left out of the FA Cup final squad against City. Rashford, who had been finding his form under the Dutchman, faced disciplinary action for his tardiness in January 2023 and was also forced to apologize for attending a birthday party just hours after a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Similarly, Antony, who was a record signing from Ajax for £84 million, has yet to make an impact at United, playing only a minute in the Premier League this season. However, despite these issues, players like Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, and Kobbie Mainoo have paid tribute to ten Hag and his time at the club.
As the news of ten Hag's dismissal continues to make headlines, fans and pundits alike are eagerly waiting to see who will take charge of the team and lead them back to their former glory.
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