Dan Ashworth may have doubts over Erik ten Hag at Manchester United as the new Football director hopeful has a key reason behind it.
Football Insider insists Dan Ashworth is unconvinced of Erik ten Hag’s management at Manchester United as there is a chance of bringing a change in the dugout. The Newcastle United sporting director could take over at Old Trafford in the same role, as he and INEOS plot plenty of background changes.
Dan Ashworth has Erik ten Hag doubts
Manchester United fans are anticipating some key changes in the background with the arrival of INOES as their new stakeholder. The group, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, have acquired 25% of the club and will take control of football operations, as they plan on installing Dan Ashworth as the new football director.
Ashworth has his reasons for leaving Newcastle United and taking over at Old Trafford, as he, too, eyes key changes at Manchester United. His first order of business could circle determining Erik ten Hag’s long-term future, with suggestions that the Dutchman only has this season to save his job.
The report revealed Ashworth is unconvinced of Ten Hag’s management style, and their abysmal elimination from the Champions League made him doubt the Dutchman’s ability. Manchester United finished fourth in their group, as Copenhagen and Galatasaray beat them in their six games.
As Manchester United are expected to appoint Ashworth soon, the new Football director will thoroughly evaluate Ten Hag’s position in the dugout. His opinion might still change should the Dutchman guide the team to a top-four finish at the end of the season.
Is Ten Hag’s future in doubt?
Manchester United decided to keep faith in Ten Hag despite the Dutchman overseeing the worst start to a season in the club’s history. Yet, the Dutchman has performed well in recent times and has steered the club into sixth place, with some six points from Tottenham in fourth.
INEOS has already considered reducing his role in transfer decisions, which could come across as the first signs of what his future might look like. With Ashworth now casting doubts on the Dutchman, there’s every chance Manchester United will evaluate the Dutchman’s future unless he impresses the new chiefs with his ability with a top-four finish.
