“We failed collectively,” Erik ten Hag breaks his silence on rumors over Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plan to sack him for Graham Potter
Erik ten Hag expresses concern around his job, asking for more time to prove himself
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Erik ten Hag/ Sir Jim Ratcliffe/ Graham Potter(Source: SkySports/ Dailystar)
Manchester United fans have been protesting against the ownership of the club for years now. As Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks to invest and own a minority stake in the Red Devils, rumors have sparked around his different choice of manager for the club. Ratcliffe has been impressed by Graham Potter and has said to have already met with him to discuss future transfer targets and strategy for the club.
However, in the light of these rumors, current manager Erik ten Hag who has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons recently, has finally broken his silence. After the team’s depressing Champions League campaign and defeat to Bayern Munich, ten Hag is set to be on thin ice, about his job. “We failed collectively,” he mentioned as he sulked over his side’s demeaning performances.
In a recent press conference, he expressed his heart out, claiming he should be given some time to win the trust of the new investors and potentially align their visions for the club. The INEOS investor has been a long-time United supporter and ten Hag is keen to discuss plans for a squad rebuild to secure his trust, amidst the restructuring process.
The initial interactions with the INEOS team are said to have involved discussions with Dave Brailsford, the Sporting Director. United’s upcoming fixture against Liverpool has been a nightmare for ten Hag in the past and could be his last chance to stay at the wheel before being sacked. Having been struck by over 20 injuries this season, the team has struggled for momentum but has shown signs of improvement which gives the fans hope against the league leaders.
Erik ten Hag believes he has the backing of the club
Amidst a turbulent period for Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag stands resolute in his belief that he retains the support of the club’s decision-makers despite recent setbacks. The team’s premature exit from European competition following defeats to Bournemouth and Bayern Munich has heightened speculation about Ten Hag’s future.
However, the Dutchman remains focused on the process of improvement, expressing confidence that he can address the team’s inconsistency and elevate their performance to a higher standard. As United prepares for a crucial clash against Liverpool, Ten Hag downplayed concerns about his job security, emphasizing his commitment to steering the squad in the right direction and ensuring long-term success.
Facing renewed scrutiny ahead of the Liverpool encounter, Ten Hag dismissed fears of a repeat of last season’s 7-0 defeat at Anfield. He emphasized the squad’s motivation to tackle tough challenges and learn from past experiences. As the team aims for a top-four finish in the Premier League, the manager remains optimistic about the squad’s future, highlighting the potential of the players at his disposal.
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