Crisis summit in London: United management considers Ten Hag’s fate after worst league start in 50 years

Manchester United are experiencing the worst start to a Premier League season in their history. Erik ten Hag, the Red Devils coach, is facing mounting pressure after a run of disappointing results. Yet he believes he still has the confidence of the club’s management. Fans of the famous club are concerned and expect a rapid improvement in performance. The situation at Old Trafford is tense and speculation about possible changes in the coaching post is growing with each passing game.

• Ten Hag hopes to stay despite the crisis results
• A key United management meeting is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon
• Ratcliffe and Glazer will meet at Old Trafford on Monday

Manchester United are drowning in problems. The team has won just eight points from seven games and is languishing in 14th place in the Premier League table. The latest goalless draw with Aston Villa has only deepened the fears of the fans and the club’s management.

Ten Hag, who came to United with big ambitions, now faces the toughest test of his career. Although confident in his position, ESPN sources suggest that his future is uncertain.

United’s crisis is not just a question of results. The team lacks a playing identity and struggles with a lack of creativity in attack. Ten Hag, who was initially seen as the club’s saviour, now faces criticism for tactical decisions and an inability to make the most of a star-studded squad.

Key Manchester United management meeting

“We are all in the same boat, on the same side. We know what we’re working on, it’s a long-term process,” said Ten Hag after the draw with Aston Villa. But his optimism contrasts with the growing doubts in the club’s management.

Ten Hag’s future as Red Devils manager will be the subject of a key meeting in London on Tuesday. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who oversees the club’s football department, will meet other senior executives including chief executive Omar Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox.

Possible replacements for the coaching post

Although the club has not indicated internally that Ten Hag is to be sacked, the situation is tense. Behind the scenes, the names of potential successors are already surfacing. An interesting possibility is Ruud van Nistelrooy, Ten Hag’s current assistant, who is being considered as a possible interim coach should a change occur.

United’s management has already probed options with other coaches over the summer, including Gareth Southgate, Thomas Tuchel and Brentford’s Thomas Frank. Those names remain on the back burner in case United’s power men decide to make a change.

Source: ESPN, X