Erik ten Hag may continue in the reins as Manchester United manager next season despite an underwhelming campaign with the Red Devils.
The Dutch has struggled to replicate his impressive debut campaign with the club this season. With 10 games left to wrap up the season, Manchester United are 6th on the Premier League table with 47 points, 6 points away from Tottenham in 5th, and 9 points away from Aston Villa in 4th.
The club have crashed out of the Champions League, and EFL Cup, and have been ruled out of the Premier League title race. United’s only hope of silverware is in the FA Cup where they have booked a slot in the last four following an impressive late win over Jurgen Klopp’s high-flying Liverpool at Old Trafford.
United’s win over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinal was a sparkle of hope amidst a dragging dreary campaign this term. It further eased the tanking pressure on Erik ten Hag, who was facing an uncertain future with an unceasing dismal and inconsistent run.
Erik ten Hag to continue as Man United manager next season
Despite the epic FA Cup quarterfinal triumph over Liverpool, Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United was still on the balance with reports he could be relieved of his role at the club at the end of the season.
United’s new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was reportedly poised to part ways with the Dutch with a number of high-profile managers linked to the job. However, sources close to the INEOS supremo revealed the football investor is ready to leave his options open for Erik ten Hag.
According to inews, Erik ten Hag may continue in his role as United manager next season against all odds. The report adds Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to give the Dutch another full season to prove his mettle.
The die-hard Man United fan is said to have been impressed with United’s dramatic victory over Liverpool and is pretty confident the under-pressure gaffer can deliver next season.
This means Erik ten Hag may run out his three-year contract with Manchester United.
However, Futballnews understands it is not a clearcut verdict for Erik ten Hag. Should United end the season trophyless and also fail to qualify for the Champions League, the Dutch is more likely to be relieved of his role regardless.
Manchester United Champions League chances for next season
There is still hope United can qualify for the Champions League next season. They are 9 points away from the top four and 6 points away from the top five.
The projections are England are more likely to field five clubs for Champions League football next season based on UEFA coefficient rankings.
The 5th placed team on the Premier League table is more likely to earn an automatic slot in the reformated competition next season. Erik ten Hag is still hoping to crash the race for Champions League football this season led by Aston villa and Tottenham Hotspur.
