A Manchester United chairman called for Eric ten Hoag to be sacked as head coach during the club's executive meeting on Tuesday.
Manchester United Chiefs attended an executive meeting in London on Tuesday as the future of head coach Erik ten Hoag is believed to have been discussed, with one man reportedly pushing for the Dutchman's sacking due to the team's early struggles.
Co-Chairmen Sir Jim Radcliffe And Joel GlazerFootball Board Member Sir Dave Brailsford and sports director Don Ashworth Apart from INEOS Sports Chief Executive, they also attended Jean-Claude BlancAnd Ten Hoag's managerial position is thought to be one of the matters discussed at Knightsbridge.
Man United sit 14th in the Premier League season with eight points from their first seven matches, their worst ever. the table.
However, Den Haag remains in charge as the Dutchman begins preparing his squad for next weekend's Premier League clash with Brentford.
According to The IndependentDuring Tuesday's meeting, one Man United chairman made the case that Den Haag should be sacked immediately, but others argued that a change at this stage would be disruptive.
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One-man United boss 'ten Haag should be sacked'
The report says there are concerns about the suitability of the managers mentioned as possible replacements for Ten Hoag.
Rut von NistelrooyCurrently assistant manager at Man United, he continues to be linked with the role on an interim basis. Thomas Tuchel And Graham Potter There are also appearances in law.
however, Gareth SouthgateHe left his role with England after Euro 2024 He ruled himself out of running immediatelyThe former Three Lions head coach does not plan to return to coaching for at least another 12 months.
Den Haag came close to losing his job earlier this year, but an FA Cup final victory over Manchester City is believed to have convinced Man United chiefs to keep him in the role for at least the start of this season.
The Red Devils are fighting back, however, with the club's former captain Roy Keane He said the current situation 'doesn't recognize the club anymore'.
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Keane slams Man United for current state of affairs
“I don't know (about whether Den Haag will last until the end of the year). I'm sure the club will hold board meetings all the time and I'm sure they'll continue to discuss the manager, recruitment and personnel.” Keane said Sky Sports News.
“But for me, United has always been about good people and good characters and people who can play and cope for Man United, but I don't see that now. I don't recognize this team, I don't know. Recognize the club.
“Two months ago everyone was saying, 'They've got new guys, they'll have all the answers', more money in recruitment and United went backwards.
“They're cutting, changing and removing everyone in the background, and that's great, and there's a commercial side to it, and we know that. But when we discuss Man United it is more like a business than a football club. Football clubs are about people and good people.
“We all work in the game and in different environments, it's about working with good people and what I see at Man United is a bit of a step back, it can be a bit harsh, I'm not sure I'm watching the right football. People who make the right decisions for the club.”
Man United will be bidding to record their fourth win of the season in all competitions when they welcome back Thomas FrankBrentford side at Old Trafford on October 19.
