Erik Ten Hag’s demise: Manchester United fires the Dutch manager as the Red Devils drop to 14th place in the Premier League.
Manchester United has formally fired Erik Ten Hag.
After a tumultuous season that left Manchester United mired in 14th place in the Premier League, the team formally parted ways with manager Erik ten Hag.
Following United’s 2-1 loss to West Ham, in which Jarrod Bowen’s last-minute penalty kick sealed the team’s doom, ten Hag was relieved of his duties.
Gary Neville Anticipates Ten Hag’s Exit
This result was anticipated by Gary Neville and others, who pointed to a lack of unity, poor performance, and the growing strain at Old Trafford.Gary Neville, a former club legend, voiced his reservations regarding ten Hag’s role at United in his Sky Sports podcast after the team’s defeat to West Ham.Neville said, “The results, the lack of goals, the lack of performances are piling up week after week, and the pressure is getting to the point where it will become unbearable.”
Neville’s breaking point came as United finished in 14th place with just 11 points from nine games. In reference to the fact that teams with limited resources have lately defeated United, he insisted, “You can’t be 14th in the league after nine games.” “The performance levels are stacking up week after week,” he continued.
Interim Manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy Takes Over
Ruud van Nistelrooy, a former United striker, is expected to take over as temporary manager after ten Hag’s departure is confirmed. It is hoped that his presence will provide stability and motivation to a team that is without direction.
The change had already been discussed internally by Manchester United’s board, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
One of the team’s best goal scorers, Van Nistelrooy, will have the chance to revitalize United’s campaign.
According to reports, the team has also considered other managers, such as former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez, as potential long-term Ten Hag replacements.
