Regardless of FA Cup result, ‘Ten Hag will be sacked,’ claims former Man United player
Manchester United's Ten Hag could be sacked
Former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand believes that Erik ten Hag will be sacked, regardless of the result of Saturday's (May 25) FA Cup final against Manchester City. The Dutch manager hasendured a turbulent season at Old Trafford where United finished eighth in the Premier League and remain on theprecipice of being out of Europe for the next season.
Winning against City could grant a place in Europa League but the form Pep Guardiola's men have displayed in recent months, it looks highly unlikely that a disjointed United could topple them.
"The more and more I think about it, win or lose, I don’t think Ten Hag will be there come next season," said Ferdinand.
The fans have been slowly losing patience with Ten Hag who has failed to stamp his authority over the team. Despite being at the helm for two seasons now, United still do not have a characteristic style of play. The team looks shaky with bunting the ball forward being the only noticeable tactic from Ten Hag.
"I’m not saying that’s what I want, I’m just saying what I believe is going to happen, and I believe that the club are going to look elsewhere I think," said the former United defender.
"I don’t think (winning the FA Cup) changes anything in the eyes of INEOS. I’ve not spoken to anyone there, this is just an assumption, this is what I think. Ikeep saying this, I sound like a broken record: performance level can drop but your style of football should be there to identify. It’s not," he added.
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United's struggles
Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS Group which recently acquired a 25 per cent stake in United will be looking to assert its authority over the club and getting rid of an under-performing manager appears to be the best bet.
After United's final home match of the season, Ten Hag was booed by the fans as he took the microphone to rouse the fans, before the FA Cup final.
After Ten Hag's speech, United's talismanBruno Fernades hinted that not all was well behind the scenes as he gave a vague answer on his future at the club. Fernandes said he would only stay at the club if the upper hierarchy wanted him.
(With inputs from agencies)