Manchester United have suffered an unprecedented start to the Premier League season, with successive defeats to Brighton and Liverpool putting the team under pressure. According to renowned journalist Steve Bates, United's senior management has given an ultimatum to manager Jens Ten Hagar, who has only four league games to save his position.
Inside sources point out that United's new boss Ratcliffe and his management are extremely unhappy with the team's performance, and they were expecting to see significant progress under Ten Hagar, but the reality has fallen far short of expectations. As a result, the United hierarchy has decided to give Ten Hagar one last chance to prove his coaching ability with the next four league games.
These four league games are crucial for Ten Hagar. First, United will face Southampton away after the International Day, a game they must win. Another loss in this match will put Ten Hagar's position even more in jeopardy.
Immediately after that, Manchester United will face Crystal Palace away in the 5th round of the league. Last season, United suffered a 0-4 defeat on the road, a scene that is still fresh in the minds of fans. If United suffers a similar defeat on the road again, then it is likely that Temhag's position will not be guaranteed immediately.
Apart from Southampton and Crystal Palace, United will also face Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in their next league matches. These two matches will also have a significant impact on Ten Hagar's position. If he can lead the team to a good result in these two matches, then Ratcliffe and his management may reassess his ability to lead the team and consider giving him more time and support.
However, if Ten Hagar fails to show convincing coaching ability in these four league games, then his position will be in jeopardy. The United hierarchy has made it clear that they will not tolerate their team to continue sinking in the league and they need to see substantial changes and progress. Therefore, Ten Hag must seize this last chance to prove his worth with practical actions.
