Having publicly backed the manager, it would be an embarrassing climb down for Manchester United to now sack Erik ten Hag.
This was supposed to be the summer of change at Manchester United, a chance to reshape the future of this once-great club.
But there was a very familiar feeling to Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Far from a fresh start, this felt like normal service resuming.
Ten Hag finds himself in the spotlight once again after being seemingly close to the sack at the end of last season.
Sunday’s humiliating defeat to Spurs has felt like a significant turning point among fans with the current situation sharing a similar feeling of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Moreover, it’s said that despite the defeat on Sunday, the club’s Hierarchy are set to stick with Ten Hag for now.
Footyvalid understands that the 54-year-old does face a defining week though with FC Porto and Aston Villa coming up.
Ten Hag arrived at Carrington at 7.30am on Monday. The two fixtures come before the October international break and the outcome of them could be crucial in deciding his fate.
United’s latest Old Trafford horror show was watched by chief executive Omar Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth, technical director Jason Wilcox and Ineos’ director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford.
It leaves the team already facing an uphill battle to secure Champions League qualification via the Premier League.
