Erik ten Hag is already back under extreme pressure at Manchester United after flunking his first big test since the club decided to keep faith with their Dutch manager.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag watches the players from the touchline during their Premier League football match against Liverpool at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday. Photo: Paul Ellis/AFPCo-owner Jim Ratcliffe, seated alongside the new Old Trafford hierarchy, had his head in his hands as United showed all their old failings against their bitter rivals.For long-suffering United fans, it appears to be a case of rinse and repeat.
United's 2-1 victory against Manchester City in the FA Cup final in May proved vital after it seemed likely the Dutchman would be sacked. "It is clear we have to improve but at the end of the season I am confident we will have a big chance to lift another trophy."The former Ajax boss can point to mitigating circumstances — Manuel Ugarte, United's new midfield recruit from Paris Saint-Germain, was not available while another recent arrival, defender Leny Yoro, is injured along with Mason Mount, Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund.
United's paucity of options was laid bare by the fact that Ten Hag was forced to turn to 20-year-old Toby Collyer, making his Premier League debut."We have to build him in the team, it will take time," he said."It is not like I'm Harry Potter, that is what you have to acknowledge. If you see Manuel Ugarte, he didn't play so far in the season, not one match minute."
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