Erik Ten Hag appears unperturbed over potentially losing his job as manager of English giants Manchester United.
Despite the Red Devils’ 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday, May 6, 2024, Ten Hag remains confident that he is the right man to lead the club out of the doldrums.
Manchester United were humbled at Selhurst Park, courtesy of a brace from Michael Olise in the 12th and 66th minutes, alongside two well-taken goals by Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell.
The loss to the Eagles has seen Manchester United remain further down the table in 8th position, with 54 points from 35 matches.
Erik Ten Hag’s side have only picked up one victory in their last 7 league matches, losing 2 games and drawing 4.
Following the smashing win for Crystal Palace, the future of Ten Hag at Manchester United has once again been spotlighted this season.
There are conflicting reports over the Dutchman’s future at Old Trafford, with some rumors claiming that belief in his abilities by the INEOS group keeps growing thin as the season draws to its conclusion.
Some strong reports also indicate that Bayern Munich is keen on acquiring his services, as they believe that he hasn’t come good at Manchester United due to structural issues and his players not delivering as expected.
Erik Ten Hag Feels He Is The Right Man For Manchester United
Anyway, Erik Ten Hag looks focused on his task at the Manchester-based club, as he has emphasized his commitment to seeing the club return to positive fortunes.
Ten Hag in a presser after seeing his side embarrassingly lose another game this season said:
“Absolutely. If the right players are there, so available, then we have a good squad. I will keep fighting. I prepared the team in the best way I could do.
“It was not good enough, I have to take responsibility for that but I will find energy and prepare them for Sunday’s game.”
Manchester United have a herculean fixture in front of them on Sunday, May 12, 2024, as they host Arsenal in an important Premier League clash, which could be a pointer into how the season could pan out.
The Red Devils also play Newcastle United and Brighton in their remaining fixtures this season – two teams that they lost to in their reverse meetings this campaign.
Meanwhile, Erik Ten Hag has often bemoaned injuries as his primary problem this season as Manchester United manager.
Ten Hag also saw his side suffer another blow ahead of the game against Crystal Palace, with Harry Maguire also sustaining an injury hours before the humbling defeat.
The combination of Jonny Evans and Casemiro was calamitous on Monday, May 7, 2024, with the pair lacking the qualities needed to feature for a club like Manchester United.
However, Erik Ten Hag will still receive much of the bashing, as he has failed to offer the team an effective playing pattern and a way out of the dungeon which they presently reside.
