Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is under increasing pressure following another abject loss on Wednesday.
The Red Devils were eliminated in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup by Newcastle United after a lackluster 3-0 home loss and a lackluster performance.
It was the second consecutive 3-0 loss at Old Trafford, following Sunday’s humiliating rout at the hands of bitter rivals Manchester City in the Premier League.
United have struggled off to a poor start to the season, as they are currently eighth in the Premier League with five losses in their first ten matches and are not in contention for knockout round qualification in the Champions League.
Moreover, as previously reported by Mail Sport, a subset of the players is concerned that Ten Hag’s sudden approach is disrupting the harmony of the team.
The criticism of Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Manchester United thus far has increased the pressure on his leadership.
United ceded their Carabao Cup lead in the face of a shaky Newcastle squad.
After suffering consecutive heavy 3-0 losses in front of their home crowd, United
Since assuming his position at Old Trafford in the summer of 2022, the Dutchman has developed a reputation for being forthright. However, since then, he has had conflicts with several players, most recently Jadon Sancho.
Over the past eighteen months, the ruthless Dutchman has been commended for the manner in which he has handled a number of issues involving prominent members of his squad.
Nevertheless, according to information obtained by Mail Sport, United team members believe that Ten Hag’s treatment of specific individuals has negatively affected the cohesiveness of the group.
The 53-year-old’s spot in the hotseat is increasingly generating discord among supporters, who are divided on whether he should remain and be granted time to regroup, or whether he should depart immediately.
It appears that these players have an issue with each manager. One Mail Sport reader defended Ten Hag by stating, “They are a disgrace.” Another wrote, “I just want ETH to gut this squad and eliminate each and every one of these whining grunts.” The most recent excuse? Additionally, the socks are too snug! Even I am not joking.’
Another reader commented, “Perhaps the one thing Ralf Rangnick got right was when he stated that the entire squad required culling prior to his departure; that did not occur, so Erik, get to work!”
“I have been a Manchester United supporter for over 45 years.” The majority of these athletes require a strong kick to the rear. “They’re an assembly of overpaid infants,” one dissatisfied supporter wrote. “I wish the club had the courage to start from scratch and replace the majority of the first-team players with young players, even if it means relegation for a couple of seasons.”
Someone else stated, “The players are weak; they should essentially begin from the beginning.”
In contrast to these perspectives, Mail Sport readers attributed sole culpability to Ten Hag.
One person emphasized, “SACK Ten Hag is the problem,” while another said, “The manager is out of his depth with world-class players; he was fine in the Dutch Mickey Mouse league.”
An additional reader referenced Tottenham as a model club that exemplifies progress made since the appointment of Ange Postecoglou in contrast to the progress made under Antonio Conte.
“Observe Spurs.” Every single fan was rooting for Conte and blaming the players, but consider how they are performing now under Ange. The decay commences with Ten Hag’s “FACT.”
However, one reader presented a more impartial opinion, asserting that both Ten Hag and the players share responsibility.
“The manager and the players are, in all honesty, insufficient.” Although they vent their frustrations and engage in aggressive behavior, they lag significantly behind the leading clubs.
