Is Erik ten Hag Facing the Sack? Ex-Man United Boss Teases Potential Return

• A former Manchester United manager has expressed his readiness to return to the dugout at Old Trafford
• His potential return comes on the back of growing speculations surrounding Erik ten Hag's future at the club
• The Dutch tactician has endured a slow start to the season, winning just two EPL games while mustering only a draw in the UEL

Erik ten Hag's tenure as Manchester United manager is under severe scrutiny following an unsteady start to the 2024/25 campaign.

After an underwhelming 1-1 draw with FC Twente in the UEFA Europa League (UEL), questions about his future have resurfaced, casting doubt on his ability to lead the team forward.

Is Erik ten Hag facing the sack?

While last season's surprise FA Cup triumph over Manchester City temporarily silenced calls for his dismissal, United’s inconsistent performances this season have reignited speculation.

Read also

Europa League: Manchester United fans want Erik ten Hag sacked after FC Twente draw

The Europa League stalemate against Twente only fueled the fire, leaving fans and pundits questioning whether the Dutchman is the right man for the job.

Reactions to the post:

Here are some of the responses from netizens.

@_Heady__:

"Looks like Ten Hag time is near."

@iLatif_:

"Sell Bruno Fernandes."

@WaruiJohn2:

"Since scoring 7 things haven't been the same again."

@DebbyChelsea10:

"Man United cant even beat FC Twente, this is embarrassing."

@kafangi:

"Ten Hag has proven twice that he can't beat Eredivisie managers."

@SakaPR_:

"You wasted all your goals on Barnsley."

@Jamjam1905:

"It shall never be well with anything/anyone connected to Manchester United."

@PlexisStrategy:

"Hard to beat a team from Netherlands, when your team is from the Netherlands as well."

United’s start to the Premier League has been far from ideal, with just two wins leaving them 11th in the table, per Sofascore.

Read also

Man United boss explains why his team drew with FC Twente, names 1 weakness

This follows a dismal campaign last year, in which the team fell short of expectations.

Despite receiving a contract extension in the summer, Ten Hag is under increasing pressure to deliver consistent results or risk losing his position.

Solskjaer opens door to sensational United return

Amid this uncertainty, former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed a desire to return to Old Trafford.

The Norwegian, who has been out of a job since his dismissal in November 2021, hinted at unfinished business with the club.

When asked if he would be open to taking the managerial role again, Solskjaer responded confidently:

"I don't like to talk about other manager's jobs, but yes”.

“Of course, I would!”, he said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.

Solskjaer’s previous stint as manager saw him guide United to a second-place finish in the 2020/21 season. However, poor results, including a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Liverpool, led to his dismissal.

Read also

Vinicius Junior 'attacked' by ex-Valencia boss, calls Real Madrid 'Immigrant' club

Fans call for Erik ten Hag's head

Earlier, Briefly News reported that Manchester United supporters have voiced their frustration, demanding Erik ten Hag's removal.

Fans took to social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), to express their discontent with the former Ajax manager.

Source: YEN.com.gh