Erik ten Hag: Manchester United Manager Faces Criticism and Media Pressure
Erik ten Hag, current manager of Manchester United, is facing a difficult time at the club due to criticism and media pressure.
Football / 2024-04-26 12:41:20
Ten Hag's Challenging Season
Ten Hag is facing a challenging second season at Manchester United, with the team's performance in European competitions and the league being below expectations.
Relationship with Media
Ten Hag's relationship with the media has become increasingly tense, with tensions rising after recent disappointing results.
Ten Hag seems to be building a fortress around himself, going to war with the journalists. During the game against Coventry City, United initially led by a comfortable 3-0, but they allowed their opponents to equalize, leading to extra time. With the help of VAR, United eventually won on penalties, but the victory came at a cost. The team faced intense criticism for their performance, and Ten Hag did not hold back his frustrations towards the journalists, calling them "disgraceful." The situation escalated during the midweek Premier League match against Sheffield United. Despite winning 4-2, United had to come from behind twice against the league's worst team. In response to the critical questions from journalists, Ten Hag decided not to answer, considering them offensive and beyond what is acceptable.
Media Reactions
According to reports from "Daily Mail" and "The Telegraph," Ten Hag was unhappy with the media's behavior, including their social media posts. Journalist Samuel Luckhurst from "Manchester Evening News" expressed his opinion during the FA Cup game, stating that Ten Hag cannot survive this situation and must leave immediately. With the end of the season approaching and Manchester United unlikely to qualify for the Champions League, having lost 12 league matches, the pressure on Ten Hag is mounting.
Previous Media Pressure
This is not the first time Ten Hag has struggled with media pressure. In December, the club imposed a ban on four media outlets due to accusations of negative stories about players' discontent with the Dutch manager, to which they were not given a chance to respond. It is possible that Ten Hag will part ways with Manchester United in the summer. The decision will be made by Omar Berrada, who played a significant role in building Manchester City's success. If the club decides to end their partnership with Ten Hag, Berrada will be responsible for selecting a new manager.
Manchester United's next match is against Burnley on Saturday, April 27th, at Old Trafford. Burnley is currently in the relegation zone, making this a crucial game for United's season.