Manchester United will face Fulham at home in the upcoming first round of the Premier League on August 17th, Beijing time. Before the game, football commentator Neville expressed his views on Manchester United's start to the new season and the prospects of manager Ten Hag.
Neville first pointed out the severe challenges facing Ten Hag: "If Ten Hag doesn't perform well at the beginning of this season, and this downturn lasts until October or November like last season, then Manchester United will face great trouble. Such results will not only demoralize the team, but also make the fans impatient."
However, Neville is also optimistic about Manchester United's signings and injuries: "But fortunately, Manchester United has introduced three or four new players in this transfer window, and the addition of these new signings will undoubtedly strengthen the strength of the team. At the same time, with the injury problems of some key players being solved last season, Manchester United's lineup will be more complete and strong. I think these factors are likely to help Manchester United achieve better results in the new season."
When talking about the club's support for Ten Hag, Neville said: "The owners of the club obviously don't intend to fire Ten Hag easily. They understand that football is a long-term investment, and the head coach needs to be given enough time and space to build his own team. In addition, with the arrival of the new management, a series of adjustments and reforms are being carried out within the club. All these tasks take time to complete, so it is unlikely that the club will rush to change the head coach at the beginning of the season."
Finally, Neville also reminded Ten Hag of the pressure he is facing: "Of course, if Manchester United does not perform well in the new season, Ten Hag will face great pressure. Football is so cruel, and achievement is the standard to test everything. But I think that as long as Ten Hag can quickly adjust his state and lead the team out of the predicament, he still has a chance to win the trust and support of the club and fans."
