Premier League
Harsh criticism for struggling Manchester United: “Terrible”
The pressure on Man United coach Erik ten Hag is growing. photo
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Manchester United loses to relegation candidate Nottingham at the end of the year. The pressure on coach Erik ten Hag is growing. An ex-professional in particular finds clear words – and dares to make a prediction.
After 20 games, the traditional club is already a few points behind the European Cup ranks, and has only managed one win in the last five league games. “They leave the pitch as a defeated bunch,” criticized Neville.
This also increases the pressure on coach Erik ten Hag. Neville predicted that new investor Jim Ratcliffe would be forced to act if there were further failures in the new year. “I don’t know if they will take the risk with ten Hag if the team continues to play so inconsistently.”
After the “disappointing” result at the end of the year, the Dutchman is hoping for the return of injured regular players in the new year. “We were never able to play with the same team twice in a row,” said the 53-year-old. “The injuries have slowed us down. We know why it doesn’t work.” The coach had emphasized before the game that he was convinced that Ratcliffe wanted to continue working with him: “They know me and know that the results will be there if I have a good team at my disposal.” The head of the chemical giant Ineos is taking over up to 25 percent of the club’s shares.