Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, dey face serious pressure after dem poor start to the season. With just three wins from nine matches, Ten Hag’s job dey on the line, especially as dem prepare to face Aston Villa on Sunday.
According to reports, if Manchester United lose to Aston Villa, it could be the final straw for Ten Hag. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the co-owners, go dey at Villa Park for the match, and his presence dey add to the tension. Ratcliffe no give Ten Hag any public vote of confidence when he speak to BBC on Friday, saying it’s the management team that go decide how to run the team.
Harry Maguire, one of the players, don talk say the players must take responsibility for their poor form instead of blaming Ten Hag. Maguire say, “As a footballer, it’s easy to look around and blame other people… You’ve got to look at yourself. We’re the ones that go on the pitch. We’re the ones that have to defend. You’ve got to take responsibility”.
If Ten Hag go, Ruud van Nistelrooy, the current assistant coach, dey tipped to take over as interim manager. However, Van Nistelrooy dey wary of accepting the role because he no want to be seen as betraying Ten Hag, whom he just join as assistant over the summer.
Manchester United board also dey consider other permanent replacements, with Thomas Tuchel being their ‘number one’ target. Other names like Massimiliano Allegri and Xavi also dey in the mix.
For the match against Aston Villa, Ten Hag don make four changes to the starting XI, including Kobbie Mainoo‘s return and Harry Maguire earning a starting spot. The team dey desperate for a win to kick-start their season.
