What Sky insider just heard about crunch Man Utd meeting this evening amid Ten Hag sack question

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·8 ottobre 2024

What Sky insider just heard about crunch Man Utd meeting this evening amid Ten Hag sack question

Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol has spent the day in London in hopes of gaining some insight into INEOS’ chiefs crunch meeting, during which they discussed the future of Erik ten Hag.

The Manchester United faithful find themselves in that all too familiar position where they know the impending sacking of a manager is on the horizon – it’s just a case of when the executives decide that enough is enough.

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It was thought that heading into the side’s last two fixtures against FC Porto and Aston Villa, two losses would see him instantly axed, therefore giving key figures enough time over the international break to speak with his potential successor, as well as get an interim at the reins – presumably assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Yet, two draws may have just given the Dutchman some breathing space. He has since jetted off on holiday until club action resumes on October 19 and is confident that, after meeting with club officials, he will remain in the dugout when Premier League action returns.

What Solhekol is hearing about INEOS’ talks as Ten Hag future under threat

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Solhekol shared his understanding of the situation via Sky Sports News tonight, revealing: “We haven’t had any indication that a decision has been taken to change managers at Manchester United. Having said that, this was a very long meeting. It started this morning just after 10 o’clock, and it went on until a few minutes ago (after 5pm).”

He continued: “I think we should stress that this was a routine executive committee meeting for Manchester United – they have one of these meetings every month. But, of course, today, one thing that would’ve been discussed – which is also normally discussed during the season – is first-team performances. Of course, there is a general feeling that some of the performances haven’t been good enough. I’m thinking specifically of the defeats to Tottenham [Hotspur] and Liverpool, and the executives at Man United want to get to the bottom of what is going wrong.

“Obviously, they’re aware of all the discussions and speculation outside that maybe now is the right time to part company with Erik ten Hag, especially because we’ve entered an international break, but there is no indication so far from this meeting that any kind of decision has been made.”

The initial expectation was that Ten Hag would be given a full season under the new regime, though recent results will no doubt have tested the patience of the Reds’ decision-makers.

Meanwhile, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co. will be more than aware of the fact that a quality potential replacement in Champions League-winning manager Thomas Tuchel remains an enticing free agent.

"There is no indication that a decision has been made" 🗣️ Kaveh Solhekol reports on the Manchester United monthly executive meeting, which has just finished with the future of Erik ten Hag on the agenda 🚨
– martedì 8 ottobre 2024