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Manchester United’s poor begin to the season continued on Thursday as they managed solely some extent towards FC Porto within the Europa League regardless of racing to a two-goal lead inside the first 20 minutes.
Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund had been on the right track earlier than the workforce inevitably collapses, conceding twice in seven minutes because the hosts drew degree earlier than the break.
Flawed techniques apart, Erik ten Hag’s substitutions even have made little or no sense this season and that was towards the case on Thursday as he substituted the red-hot Mancunian as an alternative of the invisible Amad Diallo on the alternative flank.
Matthijs de Ligt was torn to shreds as Porto grabbed their third however Harry Maguire equalised late on to spare the supervisor’s blushes and hold him within the scorching seat for not less than a pair extra days.
EtH struggling
The defence is at the moment leaking targets whereas acquainted failings had been on present with the midfield bypassed too simply. It’s clear that the Dutch supervisor is struggling to get the most effective out of the workforce at the moment.
No matter what he stated after the sport, INEOS ought to ideally pull the plug in the course of the worldwide break with there being little likelihood of a turnaround towards an in-form Aston Villa.
Quite a few names have been linked with the Outdated Trafford job but when the previous Ajax coach is proven the door, assistant supervisor Ruud van Nistelrooy is anticipated to take over, not less than quickly.
However as revealed by The Each day Mail, even the previous fan favorite shares comparable traits with Ten Hag. The previous PSV Eindhoven boss was accused of being too cussed, one thing Ten Hag can also be responsible of being.
That’s not all as the previous United striker typically had clashes along with his gamers with many compelled to complain to the PSV hierarchy which in the end noticed Van Nistelrooy depart his position earlier than the season ended.
“The 48-year-old’s reign at Philips Stadion was overshadowed by speak of personal clashes along with his gamers, a lot of whom held grave issues over Van Nistelrooy’s teaching skills.
RvN has identical traits
“Some gamers felt he was cussed and unwilling to adapt his strategy. Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf carried a narrative detailing that a variety of key gamers had even approached PSV’s board to precise their reservations about Van Nistelrooy’s strategies.”
He did win the Dutch Cup, which does go on to point out that his strategies had been efficient however there are doubts as as to if he can deal with the dressing room which is stuffed with massive egos.
The previous Netherlands worldwide, nonetheless, has credit score within the financial institution with the followers which can permit him time to settle ought to he be handed the reigns.
However for now, Ten Hag should pray for a miracle towards Villa or else the worldwide break might see him obtain his marching orders after two years of under-performance, particularly within the league.
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