Fabrizio Romano publishes a new update on the future of Erik ten Hag
manchester united manager Erik ten Hag continues to receive the support of the hierarchy and the next two games against Porto and Villa Aston could decide his future, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Red Devils suffered a tough 3-0 first division defeat Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. They were second best for most of the match and could have easily lost by more goals. Andre Onana made some stellar saves at Old Trafford.
With the defeat, the pressure is obviously mounting on ten Hag, considering Man United are 12th in the table and have picked up just 7 points from 6 games. This is their worst start to a Premier League campaign.
Speaking in his Podcast Here we go, Roman He has now revealed that the club continues to support Ten Hag, but that there is “increasing pressure”. He added that the games against Porto and Villa are crucial for the Dutch coach.
Make or break
Ten Hag retained his position as United manager after leading the club to FA Cup glory against city of manchester In May. The club finished a disappointing eighth place in the league, but qualified for the european league through the FA Cup.
This convinced INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliff to continue with him rather than look for a replacement. The Dutchman was backed with a big spend, but things did not go to plan and United once again struggled in the league.
The club is already 6 points off the top four and faces a tough league game at Villa Park before the internationals. Meanwhile, United are also struggling in Europe with 1 point so far and face a tough opponent in Porto away from home.
The Portuguese heavyweights have a 100% home record this season with 11 goals scored and just 1 conceded and United have their work cut out for them to beat them on Thursday. Ten Hag may have to get at least one win to keep his spot beyond the break.
If the club were to lose in both games, the board could opt to part ways with the 54-year-old coach.
