What's next for Erik ten Hag?

This 2023/2024 season is probably Manchester United's worst season in the history of their appearance in the Premier League. Surprisingly, United was still able to win the FA Cup trophy at the end of the season, the 54-year-old Erik ten Hag had presented the trophy. This unique situation clearly has an impact on Dutch footballer's future. Initially, the pressure to fire Ten Hag was very strong there is no reason to keep the coach, United's performance in the league is very bad.

Even so, the situation changed quickly after Ten Hag led the team to win the FA Cup. Now Ten Hag's excuse about the injury storm has been proven correct. When the squad is fit, he can make Man United play better. As a result, until now Ten Hag's position is still being discussed by United officials. It is true that he is still under contract for one more year, but there is the issue of dismissal which cannot be ignored. The situation of Ten Hag and Man United was also noticed by the former player, Gary Neville. Honestly, Neville admitted that initially he was very pessimistic about the FA Cup final, it was difficult to imagine that Man United could beat Man City.

"I actually couldn't afford to go to Wembley last Saturday. My confidence is that small, in terms of the possibility of United stopping Man City from winning another trophy," said Neville. "But it turned out to be a beautiful day, and the team put in a good performance after a very bad season. That changed everything for Erik ten Hag." Now the situation is complicated, it is natural that United officials are confused. On the one hand, they are playing very badly in the league, on the other hand, Ten Hag has presented the trophy.

"It is clear that Ten Hag's success in winning the FA Cup has put the club in an awkward position. This is because this season they have played very badly in the Premier League," continued Neville. "Of course, Ten Hag could argue that he doesn't have a consistent squad to choose from, especially at the back," he said.