Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, dey face serious pressure after dem draw 3-3 with Porto in the Europa League. The match, wey happen on Thursday, see Man Utd blow a 2-0 lead, and dis one no be the first time dem dey struggle dis season.
One of the big talking points from the match be why ten Hag substitute Marcus Rashford at half-time. According to analysis, ten Hag say he make the decision because Rashford’s defensive responsibilities no be enough, especially since Porto dey attack mostly from Rashford’s side[5).
In addition to the tactical issues, Man Utd also dey deal with injuries. Luke Shaw, who suffer from a calf problem, go miss the match against Aston Villa on Sunday, but he expected to return after the international break. Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount also doubtful for the Villa match due to minor muscular and head injuries respectively[2).
Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe no give clear indication on ten Hag’s future, saying it’s not his call. Ratcliffe emphasize that the management team, which include CEO Omar Berrada and sporting director Dan Ashworth, need to make sensible decisions to take Man Utd back to where dem suppose be[3).
Man Utd currently sit 13th in the Premier League table with just seven points from six matches, and dem no win any match in their last four outings. The pressure on ten Hag to deliver results be high, especially with their next match against Aston Villa on Sunday[3).
