October 8th 2024.
It seems that Erik ten Hag's time as the manager of Manchester United may be coming to an end. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher sympathizes with the challenging situation that ten Hag finds himself in at Old Trafford, but he also believes that the team's performances have not been up to par.
The recent goalless draw against Aston Villa was not a terrible result, but it extended United's winless streak to five matches and dropped them to 14th place in the Premier League standings. With only five goals scored in seven league games, the Red Devils have shown little improvement from last season's underwhelming campaign.
Ten Hag's job seemed to be on the line after the FA Cup victory at the end of last season, but the Manchester United board ultimately decided to give him another chance. However, Carragher points out that if the team's performances do not improve soon, the Dutchman will most likely be out of a job.
"It's not just about results at Manchester United," Carragher explains on Sky Sports. "For a long time, it's been about the performances. Even when they manage to get a result, it often feels like they were lucky. Last season, Scott McTominay scored many last-minute goals for them."
He continues, "You can't sustain good results if the performances are not up to standard. They may get a result here and there, that's just football. But we're seeing the same issues that we saw last season. It will be tough for Ten Hag, and I sympathize with him because he seems to have been left hanging out to dry."
Carragher also mentions the added pressure that the manager faced during the summer when the club was considering other options for the position. "No manager or employee would want their bosses publicly speaking to other candidates in their industry," Carragher says. "It's a tough situation for Ten Hag to be in."
The upcoming international break may provide a temporary break from the spotlight, but it may also be the last chance for ten Hag to save his job. Reports suggest that the club's decision on his future will be made this week, with Thomas Tuchel and Ruud van Nistelrooy being mentioned as potential replacements.
In the midst of all the uncertainty, one thing is clear - Manchester United's performances must improve for ten Hag to keep his job. Otherwise, he may find himself unemployed very soon. Stay up to date with all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis on Manchester United by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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