United Fans Have Had Enough: Ten Hag’s Time is Up
Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday has left fans frustrated and demanding action from the club’s hierarchy. With the Red Devils dropping to 14th in the table after just three games, it’s clear that Erik ten Hag’s tenure is hanging by a thread.
The Dutch manager’s attempts to downplay the significance of the result, claiming that the issues that plagued United last season are not present this time around, have only added fuel to the fire. "I don’t think it’s right to say it feels the same as last year," Ten Hag said. "You can see the xG, we didn’t concede as many goals. I don’t think we are in the same pattern." But United fans aren’t buying it.
On social media, the reaction has been overwhelmingly negative. "Sack this bald fraud," wrote one fan. "Absolute disgrace to the club." Others have called for Ten Hag’s resignation, with some even drawing comparisons to Brendan Rodgers’ troubled tenure at Liverpool.
The manager’s assistant, Ruud van Nistelrooy, is now odds-on favorite to replace Ten Hag if the pressure becomes too much. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, meanwhile, believes that the writing is on the wall for the Dutch manager. "I’d be surprised if he’s still in charge at the end of the season," Carragher told Sky Sports.
United’s lack of a clear playing philosophy and their struggles on the pitch have left fans feeling helpless. "It doesn’t mean he’s going to be successful," Carragher said. "There’s different ways of playing but you can already see something, the way they try and play and the profile of players that they’re looking for. With United, it looks a mess of players on the pitch."
As the situation continues to unfold, we will be keeping a close eye on developments and providing updates as necessary. Follow us on all social media platforms for more exclusive content and analysis.