Manchester United’s Chief Executive Officer, Omar Berrada, has affirmed that manager Erik ten Hag continues to have the full backing of the board, despite the team’s recent 0-3 defeat to Liverpool on September 1.

“We fully support Erik ten Hag. Everyone is working very closely together during this transfer window. The board will continue to monitor the situation to ensure Erik ten Hag achieves the best results,” CEO Omar Berrada stated.

According to the Telegraph, this is the first time the club’s leadership has publicly addressed their support for Erik ten Hag. When asked if they still trust the Dutch coach despite the club’s poor results, Berrada added: “That is certainly the case. We believe Erik ten Hag is the right manager for the club, and we fully support him.”

Following the 0-3 loss to Liverpool in the third round of the Premier League for the 2025/26 season, Erik ten Hag’s odds of being dismissed have surged. He is currently the favorite to be the first manager to be sacked in the league. So far, after three rounds, Manchester United has won only one match and suffered two consecutive defeats.

Before being overwhelmed by Liverpool at Old Trafford, Erik ten Hag’s side had lost 1-2 to Brighton. Given Manchester United’s recent performances, British media have expressed significant pessimism about Erik ten Hag’s future, suggesting that the Dutch coach appears to be struggling.

In his third year in charge at Manchester United, Erik ten Hag has yet to instill a clear philosophy into the club’s playing style. In contrast, Liverpool’s Arne Slot, who took over from Jurgen Klopp, has managed to sink Manchester United despite not making significant upgrades to the squad.