Manchester United are reportedly about to sack Erik ten Hag, he responds: the club want me to be at the rebuild, I deserve a sabbatical. He’s also taking on the experts

Does Erik ten Hag have one last game on the Red Devils bench? Manchester United have reportedly decided to sack him, whatever the outcome of the FA Cup final. However, the Dutch coach has other information.

Is a big change coming at Old Trafford? The world media has been speculating for some time that Manchester United will go into next season with a new coach. However, the speculations have not been very consistent and Erik ten Hag himself has constantly denied such things.

But on Friday, the day before the FA Cup final, a unified message appeared even in the prestigious English media. Regardless of the outcome of the final match, the Red Devils are said to be ready to sack the Dutch strategist.

The Guardian, for example, is reporting the information as a fait accompli. The reason is, for example, the club’s worst league position since 1990. All in all, it seems that the coach is completely unable to cope with the pressure he is facing.

The biggest favourite to replace him is currently Thomas Tuchel. However, there is also speculation about Mauricio Pochettino, who has been linked with the club in the past.

Will Manchester United change coach? Ten Hag reacts

Erik ten Hag has given a great interview to Voetbal International in which he denies that he is set to leave Old Trafford after the season. “The owners of the club have told me that they want to change everything at the club and that they want me to be at the rebuilding of the club. That’s what I was told directly,” Fabrizio Romano is quoted as saying.

The coach himself admits that Manchester United have had a failed season. “Yet we are playing the FA Cup final,” he defends himself. “The club last won the title in 2013, 11 years ago. Yet we are still expected to win every game. To fight at the top. This club is not ready for that,” he says.

According to the Dutch strategist, the Red Devils need to strengthen considerably to fight for the top four in the table. He also says they deserve a full season off for a challenging season. Besides, he took on the experts who criticize the club and his person.

“The experts want to prove they are worth the money. Manchester United is an easy target for them. The biggest club in England, maybe in the world. You either love it or you hate it. When things go the wrong way, everyone talks about it. These so-called experts want to look their best. That’s why they’re so negative and attack people even when they don’t have the capacity to analyse anything. Last year, I got a pat on the back. This year I’m the worst coach in the league,” the Hag is clear.

The FA Cup final will be played on Saturday afternoon. Manchester United will take on Manchester City.

Source: Voetbal International, Fabrizio Romano, The Guardian