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At half-time on Saturday, Erik ten Hag should have been sweating profusely with Manchester United trailing on the break by a purpose in opposition to Brentford at Outdated Trafford.
Going through Thomas Frank, touted to be one of many favourites to switch him ought to INEOS pull the set off, the Dutchman wanted nothing in need of three factors to ensure his security shifting ahead.
A strong present from his forwards within the second half and a warrior-like show from Matthijs de Ligt on the again ensured the Crimson Devils got here again from a purpose right down to finally triumph 2-1.
However the end result removed from ensures Ten Hag’s security with the brand new co-owners nonetheless demanding consistency and a run of optimistic leads to the subsequent few video games to make sure they return to the reckoning for a top-four league end.
Jose ready for United
United’s European journey started in horrible style, as they scraped a degree in opposition to FC Twente earlier than a dramatic late draw in opposition to Porto because of a last-gasp purpose from Harry Maguire after taking the lead early within the sport.
Subsequent up is a visit to Turkey to face former supervisor Jose Mourinho who would love nothing extra to “compound the distress” on the United boss.
As per Soccer Insider, INEOS are open to sacking Ten Hag ought to they not choose up their first three factors of this Europa League marketing campaign on Thursday.
“Jose Mourinho is relishing the chance to compound the distress on Erik ten Hag and his former membership Man United, sources have informed Soccer Insider.
EtH stays in peril
“Senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that it could possibly be the ‘finish of the highway’ for Ten Hag, 54, if he loses to Mourinho, 61, subsequent Thursday of their Europa League conflict with Fenerbahce.”
The three-time Champions League winners are presently eleventh within the desk and this represents their worst begin to a league marketing campaign in 35 years.
As for Mourinho, he will likely be trying to ship a message to his former membership who sacked him regardless of the membership reaching their highest factors tally within the post-Sir Alex Ferguson period.
Fenerbahce even have former United midfielder Fred of their ranks, who may even be eager to show Ten Hag fallacious for selecting to promote him in the summertime of 2023.
Characteristic picture Ahmad Mora through Getty Photos
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