Manchester United is putting pressure on Erik Ten Hag.
After a surprising FA Cup final victory over Manchester City, the Dutchman signed a new contract in the summer, although the Red Devils insisted they expected performances and results to improve.
The 54-year-old hasn’t lived up to those expectations thus far.
Erik Ten Hag is facing mounting pressure from Manchester United
United’s domestic record have included a depressing 2-1 loss to Brighton and a 3-0 thrashing at home against fierce rivals Liverpool, despite winning just two of their opening five Premier League games.
The Red Devils’ troubles haven’t only been on the home front. United has had a lackluster start to the league despite competing in Europe’s second division.
Ten Hag is reportedly contemplating his options after United’s 1-1 draw with FC Twente at home on Wednesday night, according to a recent TBR Football story. Ten Hag has won the league 20 times.
polarizing character among the favorites
The club’s decision-makers, should they decide to break company with their manager, will likely consider Gareth Southgate as the “leading candidate” for the position. The former Ajax manager is in a precarious situation.
The 54-year-old, who resigned as England manager after the Three Lions’ loss to Spain in the Euro final, is well-liked by sporting Dan Ashworth and Sir David Brailsford, the right-hand man of Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Given their regard for Southgate, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the former Middlesborough defender given the toughest job in football. The trio will be responsible for selecting Ten Hag’s future and potential replacement.
Fans will disagree over whether or not to give Southgate control of Old Trafford, though. The former England manager has faced intense criticism in recent times for failing to lead the Three Lions to a major trophy after 1966, even though they had advanced to three of the previous four finals.
