It seems that Erik ten Hag’s tenure as Manchester United manager is on shaky ground, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly aware of the manager’s shortcomings and the club’s disappointing performance under his leadership. Despite Ten Hag’s initial promise of bringing Champions League football back to Old Trafford, the team has faced numerous setbacks this season.
While Ten Hag made solid progress in his first season, achieving notable successes such as winning the Carabao Cup and reaching the FA Cup final, this season has been marked by significant struggles. With 28 losses in his 100 matches in charge, including 11 losses in the current Premier League campaign alone, his record has raised concerns among club officials and fans alike.
The team’s early exit from the Champions League and their current position, trailing by 11 points behind Aston Villa in fourth place, have only added to the pressure on Ten Hag. Our exclusive update last week suggested that his departure from Old Trafford is imminent, with many within the club expecting his exit and key players reportedly losing faith in his leadership.
While the timing of his departure remains uncertain, it is widely speculated that it will occur in the summer. By then, United will have a clearer picture of their Champions League qualification status and the overall direction of the club under Ten Hag.
With Ten Hag’s future uncertain, speculation has already begun about potential replacements for the manager, with several high-profile options being considered by the club.
It appears that Erik ten Hag’s time as Manchester United manager is drawing to a close, with speculation mounting over potential replacements and former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer predicting a change of manager this summer.
Zinedine Zidane has been mentioned as a possible successor to Ten Hag, but it seems that he has ruled out that option. With minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe and incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth considering various alternatives, Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter are reportedly among the top candidates to take over at Old Trafford, with Ashworth thought to hold them in high regard.
McAteer believes that Ratcliffe will not overlook Ten Hag’s poor record against top Premier League sides, as highlighted by United’s recent defeat to Manchester City. Despite Ten Hag’s insistence that United performed well and followed their game plan, McAteer insists that the statistics speak for themselves.
Analysing those stats, McAteer told beIN Sports: “That’s why you don’t last at the end of the season. I honestly don’t think he’ll be there at the end of the season for next season.
“Jim Ratcliffe will see that [the stats] and it’s just not good enough for a Manchester United team. He did it at Liverpool, now he’s done it at Man City.
“He gets away with it against the lesser teams but against the better sides he just gets found out.”
