Manchester United players are said to have the belief that Erik ten Hag will be dismissed in the upcoming summer, as the Dutchman has already accepted this outcome.
Since taking over the Red Devils in 2022, Ten Hag guided the team to their first trophy win in six years with the Carabao Cup victory last season. Despite this success, he has faced challenges in maintaining a steady level of performance and results during his tenure.
The United board has not taken significant steps to dispel the rumors surrounding Ten Hag’s future. New stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe stated, “I prefer not to comment on his performance as it would not be appropriate.
Our main focus should be on ensuring that the environment, organization, and personnel within the structure are in order. We need to address those aspects, rather than solely concentrating on the coach. It is not my place to evaluate that.
However, we have had to make tough decisions in our business endeavors. We will approach this situation logically, analyze the facts, and make a fair assessment. We are not an overly harsh organization, but at times, difficult decisions must be made, even if they are not well-received.”
According to The Sun, the first-team squad of United believes that a new manager will be appointed for the upcoming season. This is in contrast to Ten Hag’s recent statement where he expressed confidence in his future and mentioned that the Premier League giants are progressing positively.
Despite their current position as sixth in the Premier League table, trailing by 11 points from the top four, Manchester United still holds onto their aspirations of winning the FA Cup. Speculations have arisen that regardless of the team’s performance, Graham Potter, the former manager of Chelsea and Brighton, will be appointed as the manager for the 2024-25 season at Old Trafford.