October 10th 2024.
Former football player and current pundit Graeme Souness has expressed his doubts about Erik ten Hag's capability as the manager of Manchester United. Despite the club's investment of £110m on three new signings, Souness remains unconvinced about Ten Hag's ability to turn things around for the struggling team.
After finishing in eighth place last season, Ten Hag's position was already under scrutiny. However, the club gave him another chance after their surprising FA Cup final win over Manchester City. But with their current performance, Ten Hag's job is once again on the line.
Although United started the season with a win against Fulham, they have only managed to win one out of their next six games, leaving them at the 14th spot on the Premier League table, just five points above the relegation zone. There were speculations that the club might sack Ten Hag during the international break, but it seems they are willing to give him more time to turn things around.
Souness had high hopes for Manchester United this season, but their recent performances have left him questioning his initial assessment. He believes that Ten Hag needs to make the most out of his new signings in order to save his job. However, Souness is yet to be convinced by the performances of Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui.
Ugarte joined the team from PSG for a whopping £50m towards the end of August, while De Ligt and Mazraoui were signed from Bayern Munich. Souness believes that it is the manager's responsibility to get the best out of his players, and he questions Ten Hag's decision to bring in players he has previously worked with.
Despite the pressure and criticism, Ten Hag has received support from former United manager David Moyes, who believes he is doing a brilliant job. Moyes acknowledges the immense pressure that comes with managing a club like Manchester United, but he credits Ten Hag for his resilience and conduct in the face of scrutiny.
United's poor form has also been attributed to the struggles of new signings Joshua Zirzkee and Leny Yoro, who joined the team from Bologna and Lille respectively. Zirzkee has been struggling for form, while Yoro has yet to feature in a game due to an injury during pre-season.
In conclusion, Souness remains skeptical about Ten Hag's future at Manchester United and believes that his success will depend on how he manages to make his new signings work for the team. Despite the pressure and criticism, Ten Hag has received support from Moyes, who understands the challenges of managing a club of United's stature.
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