Manchester United fans believe Erik ten Hag’s decision indicates he’s ‘waiting to be fired.’
Manchester United fans feel Erik ten Hag’s recent decision shows he’s ‘anticipating being dismissed.’
Erik ten Hag’s difficult spell with Manchester United continued in the Europa League clash against Porto.
United fans believe a decision by Ten Hag during the 3-3 draw serves as proof that he’s “waiting to be sacked.”
After suffering a devastating 3-0 defeat to Spurs at Old Trafford, United began strongly at Estadio do Dragao. Marcus Rashford scored a brilliant solo goal just seven minutes in, followed by Rasmus Hojlund’s strike in the 20th minute on his first start this season.
Despite Diogo Costa’s mistakes on both goals, United appeared to be in control.
However, things soon unraveled. Pepe pulled one back, and Samu Omorodion equalized from another cross United failed to defend. Omorodion, a 20-year-old former Atletico Madrid striker, netted again early in the second half to make it 3-2.
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He dominated both Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt throughout the match, and United’s new-look center-back duo was heavily criticized for their performances.
Both players were substituted in the 77th minute as Ten Hag replaced his central defenders, bringing on Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans.
One fan remarked, “Maguire and Evans… still the same midfield. Yeah, Erik wants that £17 million payout.”
Another expressed frustration: “MAGUIRE AND EVANS COMING ON WHEN WE ARE LOSING????.”
A third sarcastically added: “78 minutes gone, 3-2 down. Who do you bring on?”
Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans, of course.
A fourth said: “Jonny Evans & Harry Maguire coming on when we’re losing 3-2. Brilliant decision. Come on, lads.”
Remarkably, Maguire scored a stoppage-time equalizer, which might have temporarily saved Ten Hag’s job.
United, who saw captain Bruno Fernandes sent off for the second consecutive game, face a challenging trip to Aston Villa on Sunday.
