Erik ten Hag’s position at Manchester United is under increased scrutiny as the team’s performance has not met expectations. The football department, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Dan Ashworth, and Jason Wilcox, is closely watching Ten Hag’s game model due to recent losses to Brighton and Liverpool and a narrow victory over Fulham.
Injuries have affected the team, and there is growing pressure on Ten Hag to show a more dominant style of play. Despite support from key figures like Ashworth and Omar Berrada, Ten Hag needs to prove that his team can control games and dominate opponents.
Recent signings such as Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, and Manuel Ugarte were expected to strengthen the team. However, injuries and delays in their integration have impacted their contributions.
Looking ahead, Manchester United will face Southampton on September 14, which is a crucial match for Ten Hag to secure a positive result. The returns of Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund are expected to boost the team’s performance and could be significant for Ten Hag’s future at the club.