he is a perfect replacement for Ten Hag” – this is sad news for Erik ten hag as Manchester United New owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already identified Erik ten Hag’s replacement as pressure mounts on Man Utd boss
Manchester United supporters have observed a troubling trend that they believe is impacting their team’s performance, directing their scrutiny towards manager Erik ten Hag.
During Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final versus Coventry City, United appeared to be on track for victory with a 3-0 lead. However, an impressive comeback from Coventry forced the match into extra time.
The pivotal moment occurred when Ellis Simms and Callum O’Hare scored for Coventry, narrowing the margin to just one goal. United’s passive approach in the final minutes led to a penalty for Coventry in the 95th minute, resulting in a dramatic equalizer by Haji Wright and extending the game.
While Coventry initially celebrated what seemed to be a winning goal by Victor Torp in the 121st minute, VAR intervened, disallowing it for offside.
Although United eventually triumphed in the penalty shootout 4-2, their fans were left perplexed by the team’s collapse, with many attributing blame to manager Erik ten Hag for a specific decision.
The substitution of winger Alejandro Garnacho in the 66th minute, despite United leading 3-0, raised eyebrows among fans. This marked the third occasion this month that Garnacho had been taken off while his team was ahead.
Previously, he was substituted against Chelsea, leading to a late comeback win for Chelsea, and again versus Liverpool, resulting in a draw.
On social media, United fans expressed frustration with Ten Hag’s repeated decision to substitute Garnacho. Some labeled it as “an absolute joke,” while others criticized Ten Hag’s reluctance to substitute other players like Marcus Rashford.
Despite Garnacho’s inconsistent performances, he has been a rare source of positivity for United this season, contributing nine goals and four assists in 42 appearances across all competitions.
