September 29th 2024.
It was another tough day for Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag as his team faced a crushing defeat at the hands of Tottenham on Sunday. According to former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp, the Red Devils have hit rock bottom and Ten Hag's job may soon be on the line.
The match was a disaster for United, as they were unable to match the skill and determination of their opponents. Despite their efforts, they were unable to gain any ground, even after the unfortunate red card for captain Bruno Fernandes in the 42nd minute. Redknapp was not impressed with the performance and believes that Ten Hag has run out of excuses for the team's lackluster display after being in charge for over two seasons.
In a post-match interview with Sky Sports, Redknapp expressed his opinion on the situation, saying, "If you're feeling the pressure as a manager, this is the perfect place to come and regain your confidence. But today, Tottenham made it look so easy. They were calm and in control, with no pressure on them." He also pointed out that United has spent a whopping £616 million in the last two years under Ten Hag, yet they seem to be going backwards instead of moving forward. Redknapp believes that with all the resources at his disposal, Ten Hag can no longer make excuses for the team's poor performance.
The former England midfielder did not hold back in his criticism, saying that United is currently at rock bottom and this level of performance is unacceptable for a club of their stature. He added, "It's actually embarrassing. A team like United should not be playing like this."
The Europa League draw with FC Twente earlier in the week was another disappointing result for United. After the match, Twente's Christian Eriksen pointed out that his team showed more hunger and desire to win. This sentiment was echoed by Redknapp, who believes that the problem lies with the team's lack of motivation and determination.
He said, "Christian Eriksen said it after the game, they don't want it enough. That can never happen. You can lose a game due to skill or quality, but you cannot be outworked." Redknapp believes that this is a terrible state for the team to find themselves in and it is evident in their performances.
United's current form is a cause for concern, with only seven points from six league games and a meager five goals scored. In contrast, Tottenham put on a stellar performance, highlighting the gulf in quality between the two teams. Redknapp believes that this could be the final straw for Ten Hag and his time at Old Trafford may be coming to an end.
"I've been in this business for a long time and I've seen many performances that have led to managers losing their jobs. This is one of those performances. I feel sorry for Ten Hag, but it's clear that he is out of his depth and looks lost," said Redknapp. He added, "I can't see how he can keep his job with these performances. He looks completely lost and I don't know how he can turn things around."
As the pressure continues to mount on Ten Hag, only time will tell if he can salvage his job and turn things around for Manchester United. But with performances like these, it's clear that something needs to change for the team to get back on track.
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