Reportedly, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is in danger of being fired due to the club’s nine losses in their first seventeen matches of the season across all competitions.

On Wednesday, November 8, the team suffered its most recent of these defeats in the UEFA Champions League at the hands of FC Copenhagen. A debatable red card was administered to attacker Marcus Rashford on the verge of halftime (42′), with the Premier League side leading 2-0.

Copenhagen responded to the England international’s dismissal by tying the game twice more and ultimately prevailing 4-3. Following this loss, Manchester United has fallen to the bottom of Group B, trailing leaders Bayern Munich by nine points.

Furthermore, the Red Devils persist in their difficult season in the Premier League, where they are presently positioned eighth, nine points adrift of leaders and competitors Manchester City (27 points).

Given the prevailing conditions, Football Insiders is of the opinion that the Dutch tactician may be terminated subsequent to the appointment of Nice owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The last time Manchester United had a sluggish start was in 1973–74, the year the club was relegated.

Since assuming the managerial role of the esteemed Premier League club in the summer of 2022, ten Hag has compiled a record of 50 wins from 79 matches managed, with 21 losses. The likelihood that the former Ajax manager will be laid off in the coming weeks is still uncertain.

Gary Neville, a legendary figure at Manchester United, expressed concern for the future of Erik ten Hag in light of the Red Devils’ unsuccessful start to the 2023–24 season. The Sky Sports analyst highlighted the club’s subpar performances, even on days when they achieved victory.

In recent Premier League contests, Manchester United defeated Fulham, Sheffield United, and Brentford by a narrow margin. In their most recent league victory over the Cottagers, which ended 1-0, the host team made more attempts than the visiting Manchester United (18 and 15).

Regarding the future of Ten Hag, Neville stated (via TeamTalk):

“At the moment, losing matches is cause for concern for him, but his performances have been dreadful.” Even those that they have recently acquired in recent weeks. Insufficient in quality.

“You knew that half-decent teams would return with defeats from Old Trafford.”

Following assuming control last summer, the Dutchman amassed his sole trophy at Old Trafford during the 2022/23 season by winning the Carabao Cup. Ten Hag and company will host Luton Town in a Premier League match on Saturday (November 11).