Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has criticized his former membership for the way in which they’ve handled their supervisor Erik ten Hag over the previous few weeks. Schmeichel believes Man Utd’s irresponsible remedy has compromised Ten Hag’s authority over his gamers.
Manchester United Sounded Out Different Managers Earlier than Deciding To Stick With Erik ten Hag
Even earlier than the 2023-24 season concluded, there have been talks about Manchester United relieving Ten Hag of his obligations. The Dutchman guided the Pink Devils to the FA Cup within the closing match on the English soccer calendar, nevertheless it didn’t douse his exit rumors.
In accordance with the Manchester Night Information, Man Utd wished to convey ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich supervisor Thomas Tuchel as Ten Hag’s substitute. However the transfer in the end didn’t materialize, which led them again to Ten Hag.
In an interview with Dutch TV channel NOS, Ten Hag revealed that Manchester United officers visited him whereas he was holidaying in Ibiza to inform him that they have been sticking with him. In addition they advised Ten Hag that they’d sounded out different managers earlier than deciding to proceed with him.
The previous Ajax supervisor stated:
“They abruptly confirmed up on my doorstep and advised me they wished to proceed with me.
“They’ve certainly advised me that they’ve spoken to different managers. That isn’t even allowed within the Netherlands. Then it’s forbidden to speak to different coaches if there may be nonetheless a coach.”
Schmeichel Slams Man Utd For Mistreating Ten Hag
Premier League legend Schmeichel, who gained 13 trophies with Manchester United, claimed the membership was disrespectful towards Ten Hag and undermined him in entrance of his gamers.
On talkSPORT, he stated:
“If I used to be a participant within the squad, I might really feel my supervisor has been undermined. Will I’ve the identical respect for him? Will I then assume he’s safe in his job?
“Is it a query of when the man they really need is offered, he’ll then have to depart his job? I don’t assume Manchester United, at this explicit time, want all that uncertainty. I’ve bought to be trustworthy, I really feel actually, actually sorry for him. I don’t assume that was the precise solution to do it.”
Ten Hag and Manchester United are at the moment engaged on a contract extension. The Dutch tactician’s present deal expires in June 2025, however United reserve the precise to increase his keep for an extra yr.
