Manchester - Erik ten Hag is doubtful to continue handling Manchester United. But the FA Cup final offers a final fighting chance for him.
The continuation of Ten Hag's career at United is being questioned following poor results this season. The 'Red Devils' finished in eighth place in the Premier League, which is their lowest position in the history of the competition.
This is a significant setback for MU, which in Ten Hag's first season could even finish third. This season, apart from being scattered in the Premier League, MU is also the caretaker in the Champions League group stage and eliminated in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.
The only chance to save the season is in the FA Cup, but the opponent is very heavy. United will face Manchester City, who have just won the Premier League title four times in a row, at Wembley, Saturday (25/5/2024)
However, the result of this match is believed to have little effect on Ten Hag's fate. MU directors are believed to have taken steps not to continue with him.
However, former Sir Alex Ferguson assistant Rene Meulensteen believes Ten Hag will not just give up. He will try to strengthen his position with all his might to bring the team to win the FA Cup, even though the chances are small.
"It's very important for him. It's not a good season, but winning the FA Cup, it will make it a bad season with one positive side," Meulensteen said on BBC Radio5 Live.
"What then happens behind the scenes with the new people coming in, I don't know. I would imagine they've been making careful assessments for a longer time, but for Erik personally, it's important."
"I know how his character is, he's been in the spotlight for a long time but he's a fighter. Maybe he's stubborn in some ways, but he's a fighter, he won't give up, he'll do everything to make things right tomorrow," said Ten Hag's compatriot.
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