According to ESPN, Manchester United FC are ready to change their manager if necessary, and former Dutch striker Van Nistelrooy is seen as a viable option to replace current manager Jens Ten Hagar.
Ten Hagar's managerial career at Manchester United is facing a serious test. Although he is still trying to find mitigating circumstances for himself, his performance at Old Trafford has raised widespread questions. United were completely outplayed against Tottenham Hotspur, with Ten Hag placing the blame on the red card given to captain Bruno Fernandes in the first half, when the stats showed that Tottenham were absolutely dominant in the first half.
Ten Hagar's managerial record at Manchester United has not been good. Aside from winning the 2023 League Cup and last season's FA Cup, he led United to their worst-ever Premier League finish in team history in 2023-24 and endured a series of humiliating defeats. United have scored just one league goal at home this season, a performance that has clearly failed to satisfy fans and the club's hierarchy.
Now, Ten Hagar's career in charge of Manchester United may be entering its final phase. On Thursday, United will face Porto away in the UEFA Cup, a tough match. And three days later in the Premier League against Aston Villa, United can only keep Ten Hagar in the job if they win. If United fail to win before the international day, then Ten Hagar's position will be even more unstable.
United are gradually coming to terms within themselves with the fact that Ten Hagar is under immense pressure and believe they are ready for a managerial change if results and performances do not improve. Despite the support within United for Ten Hagar's public statements, the fact that Ten Hagar's side are getting further and further away from contention for a Champions League spot will undoubtedly set off alarm bells.
If a change of manager is necessary, the promotion of assistant coach Van Nistelrooy is seen as a viable option. Van Nistelrooy has coaching experience at Eindhoven and will be supported by another assistant coach, Haque. The United club will carefully consider the situation over the next few days and are reluctant to react quickly to the Tottenham loss.
This is a critical time for Manchester United. They need to carefully evaluate Ten Hagar's performance and the future direction of the team and make a wise decision. Regardless of the outcome, United will continue to work hard to bring better performances and results to their fans.
