Alan Shearer’s assertion on Erik Ten Hag’s future
Alan Shearer has asserted that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his leadership team have already decided Erik ten Hag’s future as Manchester United manager. Shearer suggests that there are two significant reasons behind the impending decision to sack Ten Hag.
Post-FA Cup semi-final analysis
Following Manchester United’s narrow victory in the FA Cup semi-final, questions surrounding Ten Hag’s tenure intensified. Despite securing a 4-2 win on penalties, the team’s lackluster performance, including squandering a three-goal lead against Championship opponents, has raised doubts about Ten Hag’s ability to lead the club effectively.
Sports Buddy recently reported that there was late drama at Wembley as Manchester United bottled a 3 goal lead against Championship side Coventry.
Uncertainty Despite FA Cup success
Despite the potential for FA Cup success, Shearer believes that winning the tournament may not be sufficient to secure Ten Hag’s future at Manchester United. Shearer highlights concerns regarding the team’s attitude, performance in the league, and overall trajectory under Ten Hag’s leadership, suggesting that the decision to part ways with the manager may have already been made
”I think the future of the Manchester United manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone,’ the former Newcastle striker said to Gary Lineker and Micah Richards.
”I don’t think it matters whether they win the FA Cup for his future. That may be sad, that may be wrong but I just get the feeling that winning the FA Cup is not going to be enough for him.
”When you look at the players, when you look at the attitude, where they are in the league and all those things: Where they want to be, where they want to go, in a quick time I think he’s already gone,” he said as per Daily Mail.
Reflection on Louis van Gaal’s departure
Meanwhile, Gary Lineker recalled the departure of Louis van Gaal as Manchester United manager following the 2016 FA Cup final. Despite guiding his team to victory with a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace, Van Gaal was sacked from his position.
He did,’ Shearer said on Van Gaal. ‘He got the message in the lift after the game – the big argument whether it was right or wrong.
‘I don’t know it, it’s just a guess but I look at the players’ attitudes, the players’ ability and I just get the feeling, he added.
