SHOCKING NEWS: Manchester United Legend Rio Ferdinand Has Revealed Manchester United Plans For Erik Ten Hag. The Red Devils Ended Their Premier League Campaign With Eighth-Place Finish Which Means The Club Will Be Without European Football Next Season. He Said ” Believe Me When I Say Erik Ten Hag Will Be Sacked, Sir Jim Is Ruthless And We Know Who Is Going To Succeed Ten Hag. This Season Has Been Disastrous And He Ractiffe Won’t Tolerate This”. Erik Ten Hag WILL Be Sacked By Man United Regardless Of Whether His Side ‘Win Or Lose’ Saturday’s FA Cup Final, Says Rio Ferdinand, As Pundit Lambasts Squad’s Lack Of Identity.
Manchester United’s tumultuous Premier League season concluded with a 2-0 triumph over Brighton, yet this victory failed to salvage them from their lowest-ever Premier League ranking. Securing eighth place means Manchester United will not partake in European football next season unless they can topple Manchester City at Wembley.
The future of Erik ten Hag has come under intense scrutiny following a challenging 2023-24 campaign. His injury-plagued squad endured an early exit from the Champions League group stage and suffered numerous high-profile losses. Despite the potential morale boost of Saturday’s victory, former United player Rio Ferdinand cast doubt on Ten Hag’s tenure extending into a third season.
Expressing his views on his podcast FIVE, Ferdinand suggested that regardless of the FA Cup outcome, Ten Hag might not remain in charge next season. “I’m not saying that’s what I want, I’m just saying what I believe is going to happen,” Ferdinand elaborated, hinting at the possibility of the club seeking a new managerial direction.
Ferdinand pointed out that the team’s subpar performances, even when factoring in injuries, are a cause for concern. “Most teams have had injuries, maybe not to the same extent as Man United,” he remarked, stressing the team’s lack of discernible identity. “I don’t know what we are. I don’t know who we are. Who are we as a team? What are we?”
Ten Hag, however, has defended his tenure, arguing that disrupting the progress made would be irrational. Despite a recent setback against Arsenal, he expressed faith in his leadership, highlighting the team’s resilience and commitment to their playing principles, albeit having to adapt due to injuries.
After a victory against Newcastle in their penultimate Premier League fixture, Ten Hag rallied his troops, pledging to give “everything” to secure the FA Cup and bring the trophy back to Old Trafford. Nevertheless, despite his confidence, uncertainty clouds his future. United’s part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team are reportedly exploring alternative options.
Recent reports suggest United’s management has reached out to Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna, who has led the team to Premier League promotion. Additionally, high-profile managers like Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel have been linked as potential successors to Ten Hag.
