Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag, with the team languishing 14th in the Premier League table after nine games, the club said in a statement on Monday.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Manchester United - London Stadium, London, Britain - October 27, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag before the match REUTERS/Tony O Brien/File Photo
"Lack of style has been the biggest problem. It is a real struggle watching them play and it hasn't changed in the last 18 months. That has been as bad as the results. "If you look further ahead, at the replacement of the manager. What are they going to do with this squad? Because this is a bunch of players who have underperformed for numerous managers now.
"He's got huge status as a player, that doesn't make you a great manager but it does give you instant respect on the training pitch.
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