Man United players ‘waiting to see if Erik ten Hag will be LIMITED before deciding their future’ – as pressure mounts on under-fire Red Devils boss amid torrid run of form
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A number of Manchester United players are delaying decisions about their future due to uncertainty over whether Erik ten Hag will be at the club next season, according to a report.
Pressure has mounted further on the Red Devils boss following the weekend’s draw against Bournemouth – their fourth consecutive Premier League game without a win.
United have seven senior players out of contract this summer and, amid a disappointing campaign and upheaval following the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, speculation has linked other members of the squad with departures.
According to the Manchester Evening News, some United players are waiting to see what happens with the Dutch manager before deciding on their own future.
The weekend’s results saw United fall 13 points behind Aston Villa in fourth place, although fifth could still be enough to secure Champions League qualification. Even so, the team has ten points at Tottenham with six games remaining.
Erik ten Hag faces uncertain future at Manchester United after disappointing campaign
United were held to a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, leaving them 13 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa.
United’s torrid campaign could end as the worst of the Premier League era. They are currently four points worse off at this stage than in the 2013-14 season under David Moyes, when they finished seventh on 64 points.
Despite the rumors circulating around him, Ten Hag remains publicly optimistic about his future prospects.
Last week he urged the club to put in place a management team capable of achieving their transfer targets this summer, in an apparent sign of his confidence in remaining as manager.
It is understood that Ineos remains undecided on Ten Hag’s position at Old Trafford, but admits he has been let down by a failing system at the club.
Even though Ten Hag privately admits there are no guarantees about the future of him and his coaching staff until new director of football Dan Ashworth takes over, the Dutchman has l impression that he will keep his position.
The manager has gained a reputation for his hard-line approach, having brought out Cristiano Ronaldo and Jaden Sancho following disciplinary infractions.
Ten Hag reportedly held talks with Alejandro Garnacho after the youngster liked two social media posts criticizing the manager
He could be about to face his final showdown after reportedly holding talks with Alejandro Garnacho, after the youngster liked two social media posts criticizing his manager.
Tweets from Mark Goldbridge, host of popular fan channel United Stand, criticized Ten Hag for his decision to remove Garnacho, and for suggesting that the Argentine’s work rate was a reason to remove him during a post-match interview.
