{"id":296452,"date":"2023-11-04T07:24:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T07:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/?p=296452"},"modified":"2023-11-04T07:24:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T07:24:12","slug":"we-asked-our-team-if-man-utd-should-sack-erik-ten-hag-and-got-a-mixed-response","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/soccer\/we-asked-our-team-if-man-utd-should-sack-erik-ten-hag-and-got-a-mixed-response\/","title":{"rendered":"We asked our team if Man Utd should sack Erik ten Hag and got a mixed response"},"content":{"rendered":"

Football Digest: Man Utd urged to give Ten Hag time he needs<\/h3>\n

Manchester United are in crisis after eight defeats from their first 15 matches of the season. United declared it “categorically false” that they are exploring alternatives to Erik ten Hag and they are desperate not to sack him – but clearly the Dutchman’s future is far from certain as it stands. In Express Sport’s latest Big Debate, we ask members of our team – do United need to axe Ten Hag?<\/p>\n

Neil Squires – No.<\/strong> Erik ten Hag is struggling, just as his Manchester United side are struggling, but he has not reached the point of no-return yet. The back catalogue of indifferent performances turns up the temperature but a losing run of two matches should not cost a manager his job – however high profile it is. If there is no upturn at Fulham today or Copenhagen in midweek, let’s talk again ahead of United\u2019s next home game next Saturday against Luton Town.<\/p>\n

Joe Krishnan – Yes.<\/strong> Erik ten Hag was brought in to give Manchester United an identity similar to his philosophy at Ajax that guaranteed winning. But with every week, United are getting worse and he’s run out of ideas. What’s more, Ten Hag spent over \u00a3400m in two seasons but his signings have been poor – in particular Andre Onana and Antony. A decent start at Old Trafford has turned sour, and it might be time for Julian Nagelsmann to turn things around.<\/p>\n

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Charlie Gordon – No.<\/strong> Ten Hag brings the kind of authoritarian personality fans loved last season when results were going their way. Bold calls involving Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho, as well as a huge influence over transfer dealings, have left him exposed, and while results and performances have been dismal this term, United’s successful 2022\/23 campaign suggests that cutting ties now would be way too hasty. Let’s not forget that without Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw, Ten Hag has been plugging away in the absence of his entire back-four. Marcus Rashford is a confidence player who currently has none, but the United boss has already shown that he can get the best out of him, and Rasmus Hojlund is a raw talent who should continue to improve. Ten Hag is a good manager in a tough spell, don’t write him off just yet.<\/p>\n

Sam Smith – Yes.<\/strong> Ten Hag’s negativity, lack of character, intriguing team selections, and hardline punishments for his stars are all factors reminiscent of Jose Mourinho’s final weeks in 2018. The best possible candidate for the United job was sitting in the opposition dugout on Wednesday night, with Eddie Howe leading Newcastle to a 3-0 victory. With Howe likely unattainable, the youthful Ruben Amorim might be able to cultivate a Mikel Arteta-esque overhaul.<\/p>\n