Despite Man Utd’s poor start, coach Erik Ten Hag is still optimistic that he will secure his position after round 7 of the Premier League.
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Ten Hag took a flight for vacation after round 7 of the Premier League
After a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa in round 7 of the Premier League, Man Utd dropped to 14th place in the Premier League table. With only 8 points after 7 rounds, this is the Red Devils’ worst start in the Premier League era, surpassing the record of last season (9 points/7 matches).
Despite being under great pressure, coach Erik Ten Hag remained calm. After the draw with Aston Villa, he praised his players, affirming that MU’s playing style has improved significantly.
After round 7, the Premier League will take a 2-week break to make way for international matches. According to ESPN, taking advantage of this opportunity, Erik Ten Hag has taken a flight to relax. The source even confirmed that the Dutch coach did not think about the possibility of being fired by Man Utd.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and many Man Utd officials went to Villa Park last weekend to watch Ten Hag’s team play. Today (October 8), MU leaders will convene a meeting in London. They will make a decision on the future of the Dutch strategist.
Ten Hag did not think he would end up in the same situation as Julian Nagelsmann, who was sacked by Bayern Munich in March 2023 while skiing during his FIFA Day holiday.
Man Utd’s board will have to consider many factors before deciding on Erik Ten Hag’s future. If they fire him, the Red Devils will have to pay a large sum of money in compensation because before the 2024-25 season started, they signed a new contract until the summer of 2026.
After 2 seasons leading MU, Erik Ten Hag has won 2 titles, Carabao Cup and FA Cup. He has more than once confidently affirmed that his number of titles in England is only behind Pep Guardiola in the last 2 seasons.
However, in terms of playing style, Ten Hag has not been able to improve despite being significantly strengthened in terms of force. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is forced to consider because he has completely changed the MU Board of Directors, there is no reason to hesitate if he is not satisfied with the coach position.