Manchester United has faced calls to dismiss Erik ten Hag for the club’s betterment, highlighting three key shortcomings in the Dutchman’s management style.
A disheartening defeat for the Red Devils against Bournemouth saw the latter secure a convincing 3-0 victory over a lackluster Manchester United side. This loss marked United’s eleventh setback in 23 matches across all competitions this season.
Amidst changes associated with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s anticipated partial takeover, significant alterations loom for the club. Notably, CEO Richard Arnold has stepped down, while director of football John Murtough’s position seems uncertain. Rumors also suggest a probable departure for high-profile players like Raphael Varane, Casemiro, and Jadon Sancho if suitable offers materialize in January.
Despite Ratcliffe’s initial acquisition of a 25 percent stake, with eventual control over sporting matters at United, Ten Hag currently faces no immediate threat to his tenure. However, ex-Liverpool and England player Danny Murphy contends that Ten Hag is unsuitable for the position.
In his Daily Mail column, Murphy advocates for United’s severance of ties with Ten Hag, asserting that the manager’s inadequacies in recruitment, player motivation, and tactical acumen make him ill-suited to lead the team back to English football’s forefront.
Murphy asserts that a change in management, likely before the season’s end, might propel United forward. He suggests that while Ten Hag is amiable, the demanding nature of managing superstars and navigating the intense scrutiny at a globally renowned club like Manchester United may have surpassed his current experience and capabilities.
Highlighting Bournemouth’s dominant victory over United, Murphy emphasizes the difference in reactions to such outcomes at different clubs, indicating the broader issues faced by United under Ten Hag’s guidance.
Additionally, speculation points toward Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi as a potential admired successor to Ten Hag at Old Trafford, as per insights from TEAMtalk.