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Manchester United’s Eric Ten Hag Under Pressure
Rival’s Director: Decision on Ten Hag’s Future Not Mine
As Manchester United’s woes continue, their co-chairman, Joel Glazer, has handed the responsibility of deciding the future of manager Eric ten Hag to the club’s management team. This comes amidst mounting pressure on the Dutch coach, who has won just three of United’s opening nine games this season.
Glazer’s remarks suggest that the decision lies with the new management team, comprising CEO Omar Bara and sporting director Dan Ashworth, who only arrived at the club in July. When asked if he has faith in Ten Hag, Glazer diplomatically sidestepped the question, saying, "I like Eric, I think he’s a very good coach… but at the end of the day it’s not my call."
Ten Hag Insists on Full Support
However, Ten Hag remains optimistic about his future at the club, insisting that he still has the full support of everyone at Manchester United. "I’m not thinking about such issues because that is not a topic," he said. "The ownership, the leadership team, uh, the staff, I appointed the new staff, uh, we bought again new young players and we have to integrate them…"
Mental Strength an Issue
Following Manchester United’s draw against Porto, Harry Maguire questioned the team’s mental strength, an issue Ten Hag acknowledged. "In some other parts, we have to step up… if you want to win trophies, yeah, definitely, then in some areas we have to improve."
As Manchester United faces another crucial game against Aston Villa on Super Sunday, the pressure will continue to mount on Ten Hag’s shoulders. Despite the team’s struggles, the coach remains confident about his team’s potential and is banking on the new signings to integrate and make a difference. Will United’s ownership and management team take drastic measures to revive the team’s fortunes? Only time will tell.
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