A “stunning update” has surfaced revealing that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was at risk of being “definitely sacked” if the performance against Brentford is not satisfactory as his replacement is already confirmed.
According to recent reports, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was allegedly on the verge of being “definitely sacked” by Sir Jim Ratcliffe if his team had lost to Aston Villa.
United’s dismal start to the 2024/25 season, with only two victories in their first seven Premier League matches and two draws in the Europa League, placed Ten Hag under immense pressure.
Before the clash against Villa, United were seen as the underdogs. The game ultimately ended in a disappointing 0-0 draw.
Following this result, Ratcliffe, alongside other key club executives, convened in London to discuss Ten Hag’s future. However, no final decision regarding his dismissal was made. It is believed that Ten Hag will remain in charge for their upcoming match against Brentford.
Former Everton chairman Keith Wyness disclosed that Ten Hag was indeed close to losing his job if United had failed to secure a win over Villa, indicating that the club’s hierarchy initially considered sacking him but decided to hold off.
Erik ten Hag’s position as Manchester United manager has been under significant scrutiny due to the team’s poor start to the 2024/25 season. With only two wins in their first seven Premier League matches and disappointing results in the Europa League, the pressure mounted on Ten Hag. According to reports, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and other club executives were seriously considering sacking Ten Hag if Manchester United had lost their match against Aston Villa. However, the game ended in a 0-0 draw, prompting discussions among the club’s hierarchy.
Despite the result, no final decision was made on Ten Hag’s dismissal, and it appears that he will remain in charge for the upcoming game against Brentford. Former Everton chairman Keith Wyness suggested that Ten Hag was close to being sacked if United had lost, highlighting how fragile his position has become. The club’s leadership ultimately chose to give him more time, but his future remains uncertain depending on the team’s performance in the near term.
