Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is under a lot of pressure following a mediocre start to the season, and the Dutchman is on thin ice now.
According to a report from Football Insider, Erik ten Hag is one game away from facing the pressure of getting the sack. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can put together a winning run now and help the Dutch tactician earn the trust of the club hierarchy.
The Manchester United manager has recently been slammed for his lack of ambition as well. Ten Hag has been backed significantly in the transfer market since his arrival, and he has spent in excess of £600 million on new signings.
However, Manchester United have not been able to challenge for major trophies, and they missed out on Champions League qualification as well. The Red Devils will be expected to return to the Champions League this season, and they will need to push for trophies as well.
The recent defeat against Liverpool at Old Trafford piled further pressure on the Dutch manager. However, convincing wins over Southampton and Barnsley has given him some breathing space.
Manchester United must build on their recent performances and go on a winning run now. A club of their stature is expected to compete at the highest level, and they have the resources to do that as well. There is no doubt that they have a talented squad at their disposal, and they should be performing better than they have.
Can Erik ten Hag save his job?
Erik ten Hag has been linked with a Manchester United exit for months now, but he will be determined to prove himself at Old Trafford and secure his job. There have been a number of managers linked with the Manchester United job and the club hierarchy could pull the trigger soon if things do not improve.
Wins over Southampton and Barnsley might have given Manchester United some respite, but a club of their stature is expected to perform in the big games. It remains to be seen whether they can step up and deliver in the coming months now.
