October 5th 2024.
Once again, Erik ten Hag finds himself in a precarious position as the manager of Manchester United. Despite the pressure, he remains confident that the return of two key players will turn things around and save him from being sacked. The Dutchman knows that his fate may be determined by the outcome of their upcoming match against Aston Villa.
Thursday night's game against Porto was another chaotic one for Ten Hag's team. They had a comfortable two-goal lead, but ended up conceding an equalizer in injury time. To make matters worse, they were reduced to 10 men. Injuries have also been a major factor in United's lackluster performance this season. However, Ten Hag is hopeful that once Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are fully fit, the team will start to resemble a finished product.
When asked about playing Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui out of position, Ten Hag explained that he prefers them in their natural positions, but the team is currently dealing with personnel issues. He believes that having a consistent left-footed full-back will greatly improve the team's overall performance. So, the return of Shaw and Malacia will definitely be a boost for the team.
It remains to be seen whether Ten Hag can once again escape the chopping block. However, the recent poor results have not gone unnoticed, as indicated by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's response on Friday. When asked about his faith in Ten Hag, Ratcliffe chose not to answer directly, stating that he likes the coach but ultimately, it's up to the management team to make decisions for the team's best interests.
Ratcliffe also highlighted the fact that the current management team has only been in place since June or July, and they need time to make sensible decisions. Their goal is clear - to bring Manchester United back to their former glory. However, they acknowledge that there is still a lot of work to be done and they are committed to achieving their objective.
As the team continues to face challenges and scrutiny, Ten Hag knows that he must focus on the task at hand and find ways to improve the team's performance. He understands the expectations that come with managing a top club like Manchester United and is determined to lead them to success. The journey will not be easy, but with the support of the players, management, and fans, Ten Hag is ready to face whatever comes his way.
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