Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has said he has sympathy for under-fire manager Erik ten Hag, as Manchester United owners left him in a tough situation by speaking to other managers. He also predicted that the Dutchman might not be in charge of the Red Devils after the November international break.
Erik ten Hag Is Under Immense Pressure at Manchester United
Former Ajax manager Ten Hag guided Manchester United to a third-place finish in his first season at the club in 2022-23. Naturally, the expectation was to see Man Utd take one step further in 2023-24, but that did not turn out to be the case. The Red Devils had a disappointing run in the Premier League last term and finished in eighth place in the rankings. Luckily, Manchester United won the FA Cup at Man City’s expense at the end of the season, which potentially saved Ten Hag’s job.
Manchester United spent heavily in the summer to enjoy a strong start to the 2024-25 season. However, that plan has fallen flat, with the Mancunians currently toiling in 14th place in the rankings after picking up just eight points from seven games. It is United’s worst return in Premier League history.
Man Utd have also struggled in the UEFA Europa League, drawing their first two games and slipping to 21st place in the rankings. With results not going Ten Hag’s way, speculation about his future has reached an all-time high, with reports claiming that the club could dismiss the manager long before the end of the season.
Jamie Carragher Feels Sorry for Erik ten Hag
Carragher also believes Ten Hag will find it difficult to see the season out.
Speaking on Sky Sports, he said:
“I think he’ll find it tough to come out of the next international break still as manager. Listen, if the results turn, of course, he will. The thing with Manchester United it’s not just about results, actually. I think for a long time, it’s actually been about performances.
“And a lot of time when they get results, it felt…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-10-08 11:17:27
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