Manchester United appear set to retain manager Erik ten Hag for their upcoming matches against Porto and Aston Villa, despite a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at Old Trafford. The loss has left United in a precarious 12th position in the Premier League, heightening scrutiny on Ten Hag’s leadership.
Senior sources within the club have indicated to BBC Sport that it’s “business as usual,” with a focus on the immediate fixtures rather than any drastic changes. While there has been no official comment from the club, Ten Hag himself stated after the Spurs loss that he isn’t contemplating his job security, expressing confidence that he and the owners are aligned in their vision.
Ten Hag recently signed a new contract in the summer, and club chief executive Omar Berrada emphasized last month that the manager has the club’s full backing. Despite the mounting pressure, the club’s hierarchy is known for taking a thoughtful approach to such situations, suggesting that any decision regarding Ten Hag’s future would be made with careful consideration rather than in the heat of the moment.
As the team prepares for crucial matches in both the Europa League and the Premier League, this week could prove to be a turning point for Ten Hag and Manchester United before the upcoming international break.