September 5th 2024.
Ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has recently received public support from the club's chief executive and sporting director. Despite this, there are still concerns about his ability to lead the team to victory and dominate their opponents.
The team has already faced two defeats in their first three games of the season, most recently against their arch-rivals Liverpool. This has put Ten Hag's job on the line as he must prove to the United hierarchy that he can effectively set up his team to control the game and their opponents.
While the club understands that the manager needs time to integrate his five new signings, injuries have also played a role in undermining his plans. One of their new arrivals, Leny Yoro, will be out until November, and both Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw are currently unavailable.
The style of play under Ten Hag has been a concern for fans since last season, and it is now being heavily scrutinized by United's football department. Led by sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox, they view the team's performance this season as underwhelming and are expecting to see more control over games.
Ten Hag did sign a one-year contract extension in the summer, but the pressure is on for him to deliver results. The team narrowly won their first game of the season against Fulham, thanks to a debut goal from Joshua Zirkzee. However, they were still too easily broken down by their opponents, and in the second week of the campaign, they suffered a dramatic last-minute defeat to Brighton.
The team's defensive organization has been heavily criticized, and this was evident in their recent match against Liverpool, where they were vulnerable both in defense and attack. Nevertheless, United will have a chance to bounce back in their upcoming game against Southampton on September 14th, and they will have new signing Manuel Ugarte available to make his debut.
Injuries are slowly clearing up for the team, with Rasmus Hojlund already back in light training and Luke Shaw expected to return soon. Despite the challenges, the club remains committed to supporting Ten Hag and giving him the time he needs to prove himself as a capable manager.
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