Erik ten Haag has revealed he has already held talks with Manchester United’s hierarchy over his future and hinted he might keep on the membership, saying: “We’re going into subsequent season.”
The Dutchman’s future at Previous Trafford is beneath critical risk after he led United to an all-time low of eighth within the Premier League this season.
If United lose Saturday’s FA Cup remaining to Manchester Metropolis, they are going to be out of European soccer subsequent season. It is going to be the second time United haven’t performed in Europe because the 1989/90 season.
Reviews claimed that even a win in opposition to Man Metropolis at Wembley wouldn’t have saved Ten Hoag’s job, however Sky Sports activities Information understands that United is not going to determine his future till the FA Cup remaining.
Ten Haag, who gained final season’s Carabao Cup remaining, will nonetheless handle United within the remaining at Wembley on Saturday however was requested if talks over his future have been deliberate subsequent week.
He replied, “No, we already did. Sunday, I am happening trip. I feel I’ve earned it.”
Use Chrome for a extra accessible video participant
Sky Sports activities’ Melissa Reddy says Ten Hoag’s future was the ‘final matter’ at his FA Cup remaining press convention
Requested if he had been assured he would stay in cost at Previous Trafford subsequent season, Ten Haag stated: “It is not essentially. We’re going into subsequent season.”
The way forward for the Ten Hag is the primary main resolution to be made by new United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS sporting director Sir Dave Brailsford because the £1.2bn funding was accomplished in December.
Sky Sports activities Information it was reported this week that United wish to converse to Brentford supervisor Thomas Frank, former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino and Ipswich City’s Kieran McKenna if Ten Haag leaves the membership.
It additionally grew to become identified that United have already spoken with McKenna representatives through new CEO Omar Berrada and CTO Jason Wilcox final week.
Use Chrome for a extra accessible video participant
Sky Sports activities Information senior reporter Rob Dorsett stories that Manchester United officers have met with representatives of Ipswich City supervisor Kieran McKenna
Requested if Ratcliffe and Brailsford wished him properly forward of the FA Cup remaining, Ten Haag stated: “Sure, after all. We’re collectively. They’ve been a part of this membership since January they usually need us to win trophies.
“The membership has not gained so many trophies within the final 10 years, so now we’ve got a second alternative in two years. It is an awesome alternative to win one other trophy.”
Ten Hag has as soon as once more highlighted United’s damage woes as to why they haven’t completed increased within the Premier League.
In accordance with Premier League DamageTen Hague’s aspect suffered 45 particular person accidents through the 2023/24 league season, the best of any membership within the prime division, whereas additionally they had 21 particular person gamers injured, solely Tottenham (22) there was extra.
The United participant has additionally amassed 1,620 days missed by way of damage this season, the sixth most of any Premier League membership.
Requested what United can obtain if he stays on as United supervisor subsequent season, Ten Haag stated: “We’re undoubtedly aggressive within the prime 4.
“However the competitors, the Premier League, there are a number of groups preventing for the highest 4 for the time being. However we’re undoubtedly there.
“Apart from, we might be [top four] this season – if the gamers have been obtainable. However that is a very powerful factor that should change in order that the gamers can be found for the season.”
Ten Hag: Three finals in two years, that is not too unhealthy
Use Chrome for a extra accessible video participant
Ten Hag has stated his solely concern is the job he has to do within the FA Cup remaining as rumors swirl about his future on the membership
Saturday will probably be Ten Hague’s second FA Cup remaining as United supervisor, having led them to Wembley this time final yr, just for neighbors Manchester Metropolis to beat them 2-1.
With United reaching Wembley 3 times within the two years because the Dutchman took over, Ten Haag was eager to defend his home trophy file on the membership, on condition that the membership is in a “interval of transition”.
“I feel it is a reality, it is true that this membership is in transition,” Ten Haag stated.
“We have taken a number of gamers to increased ranges – some children have additionally come into the staff and develop into internationals, additionally chosen for the Copa America on the Euros, which is superb.
“We wish to enhance the squad, we wish to construct a staff for the longer term and within the meantime we wish to win trophies. And once more on Saturday we’ve got one other alternative to win a giant trophy. It is the third remaining in two years. Not unhealthy I would say.
“Many individuals overlook about it.
Tenn Haag was additionally requested what he might obtain if he can construct the younger core of his squad with a couple of transfers over the summer time.
“We’re undoubtedly aggressive for the highest 4,” he stated. “However the competitors, the Premier League, there are a number of groups preventing for the highest 4 for the time being.
“However we’re undoubtedly there. Additionally, we might be on this season – if the gamers have been obtainable. However that is a very powerful factor that should change in order that the gamers can be found for the season.”
“We have been higher than Metropolis in final yr’s FA Cup remaining”
Man United was overwhelmed by Man Metropolis within the FA Cup remaining final season.
Ten Haag was additionally adamant his United aspect have been higher than Metropolis in final yr’s FA Cup remaining, regardless of Pep Guardiola’s aspect lifting the trophy.
United fell behind 12 seconds later because of a quick-fire Ilkay Gundogan purpose, and whereas Bruno Fernandes equalized from the penalty spot after a controversial resolution, Gundogan fired in a second-half winner.
“Final season, you possibly can’t change it anymore, however after we analyzed that match, we have been higher than them,” Ten Haag stated.
“I’ve some knowledge and virtually each time we have been higher than them – not when it comes to possession, they have been a lot better in possession, they’d extra possession. However all the opposite info, like moving into the ultimate third, creating possibilities to get pictures heading in the right direction, we have been higher than them by all accounts.
“On Saturday we must undergo, sacrifice possession as a result of they’re good at that. We now have to struggle and be organized defensively and if we are able to try this we’ve got an opportunity. We all know they play at a really excessive stage. .
“We now have to achieve these ranges. We wish to be the most effective. That is our purpose.”
