Erik ten Hag Handed Temporary Role as Manchester United Pressure Increases

• Erik ten Hag has taken up a temporary role with his position at Manchester United under intense scrutiny
• Ten Hag has only won one of their opening three games just a couple of months after getting a contract extension
• He has now accepted a temporary role during this international window ahead of their trip to Southampton

Erik ten Hag has landed a temporary role even as his long-term Manchester United future remains uncertain.

Ten Hag certainly feels the pressure that comes with being the manager of the Old Trafford club after a lacklustre start to the season.

The Red Devils barely got past Fulham in their opening game thanks to a Joshua Zirkzee debut goal. It has been downhill from there, with back-to-back losses to Brighton and Liverpool.

The 3-0 loss to Arne Slot's side at home was damaging, with the controlling owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, spotted with a frustrated look in the stands.

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Briefly News had earlier reported that Manchester United had made a sack decision on ten Hag. Two senior board members reportedly still believe the former Ajax manager will turn around the club's fortunes.

Ten Hag is set to get a slight reprieve and a step away from the rigours of the Premier League during this international window.

Ten Hag takes up temporary role

As MEN reports, he has taken up a coaching role at Mark van der Maarel's testimonial match at his former club, Utrecht.

Van der Maarel's testimonial match

Van der Maarel is said to have requested that his former coach be present during the match. Ten Hag managed the former defender between 2015 and 2017 before joining Ajax, where he made his name. Van der Maarel retired after spending 17 seasons at the club, as captured by Transfermarkt.

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Ten Hag will be hoping to return to England reinvigorated ahead of their back-to-back away trips to Southampton and Crystal Palace, with a Carabao Cup tie sandwiched in between.

United reportedly identify three potential managers

Briefly News had also earlier reported on the potential managers who could replace ten Hag if Manchester United decide to relieve him of his duties.

It is no secret that Ten Hag is walking on a tightrope and will require a string of positive results to keep his job.

Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is said to be a frontrunner for the job if ten Hag is shown the door.

Source: TUKO.co.ke