Ex-Man U player cautions Erik ten Hag about potential firing.

According to former Manchester United player Louis Saha, current manager Erik ten Hag may be facing a tough situation if his team fails to secure a win against Southampton this weekend. It has been a rocky start for the Red Devils, with a narrow victory over Fulham followed by disappointing losses to Brighton and Liverpool, the latter being a crushing defeat on their own turf.

With a trip to St Mary's for a 12:30pm kickoff on Saturday, there is a lot riding on this match for Ten Hag. Saha, who scored 42 goals in 142 appearances for the club, believes that another defeat would make his position as manager "untenable." He explains, "The performance against Liverpool was more concerning than just the result. It's clear that the team is not playing well, and if Southampton can dominate the way Liverpool did, it would be difficult for Ten Hag to continue as manager."

Saha also expresses doubts about Ten Hag's tactics, stating that it is difficult to see a clear game plan from the team under his management. "In order to beat top teams, you need to be able to adapt and change your approach," he explains. "But there also needs to be a strong foundation in place that the players can understand and execute on the field. Unfortunately, many pundits, fans, and media personalities are noticing a lack of this in Manchester United's games at the moment."

The former French international goes on to cite the recent match against Liverpool as an example, where the opposing manager, Arne Slot, was able to outwit Ten Hag and secure a convincing victory. Saha believes that, at this point, it is not about individual players or personalities, but rather about having a cohesive and effective game plan. "Right now, we are not seeing that from Manchester United, and that is why Ten Hag is facing criticism. Things need to improve."

As we eagerly await the outcome of this weekend's match, it is clear that there is a lot at stake for Ten Hag and his future as Manchester United's manager. Will he be able to turn things around and prove his critics wrong? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on all things Manchester United.

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