Does Erik Ten Hag Have A Future At Man Utd?

With the pressure on Erik Ten Hag rising at Manchester United, does the Dutchman have a future at Old Trafford? Or is the former Ajax manager about to lose his job? In this video, Statman Dave takes a look at the problems that Ten Hag has to solve at Manchester United before assessing his future…
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[@anandhakrishnan5317]

Lack of movements, No pattern of play are one of our big problems. Dalot playing in the midfield keeps him away from crossing which is his good attribute. We become a counter attacking team when bruno or Rashford has the ball. The first touch of some of our players is poor which makes it impossible to play out from the back.

[@stewartclanachan3439]

his record speaks for itself, it's only manager sacking apathy that is saving him from being sacked. I'd love a period of stability and success to deflect away from the manager, but they are not playing for him and they probably don't believe in what he is trying to achieve

[@playedout148]

My 10 year plan is: Ruud for 2-3 years then Nagelsmen for 2-3 years then Carrick should be ready for his 2 year tour of duty. After him, whoever the hot young manager is.... 😂

[@inthegutterstaringathestars]

Why should they believe in what he is trying to achieve? Do you go to your job and down tools because you don't believe in what your boss is doing? You are being paid to do a job and that job is to do what the manager says, even if you don't believe in what he is doing.

[@creepingbrain]

@@inthegutterstaringathestars It's basic human psychology. If your manager keeps telling you to do something and it keeps failing over and over and over again you're not going to trust in what he's asking you to do anymore, and you're not going to perform to your best no matter how hard you try. The players don't want to play crap.

[@inthegutterstaringathestars]

@@creepingbrain The players don't want to play crap? Are you sure? This is the same culture and cycle as the last 10 years. You are right it is basic human psychology. If you can goof off then you will. Why do you think it is your concern what the manager does? Is that your job? No, you get paid to do your job not the managers job. If you think the manager is poor, so what, that is their concern. If it fails then it is on them but if you are deliberately playing poorly to get the manager sack then that is out of order. They get paid to manage. You get paid to play.

[@creepingbrain]

@@inthegutterstaringathestars The players aren't deliberately playing badly. Stop this nonsense. And why are you banging on about the last 10 years? This is Erik's team, these are mostly HIS players. And whatever the "culture" is within the group, that is the manager's responsibility too.

[@Pizzonia295]

So he needs to improve everything?

[@mr.increediblle7964]

English Premier League is the worst league to show your weakness as a big club because there are too many quality managers in the league and they will all exploit your weakness

[@paulosasfaw9799]

I guess we need sort out that left back position whether with amas or some one left footed defender we need to forget about shaw

[@melchertnowee8443]

Excellent vid. TH is being too stubborn and there is no belief from the players. I don't think he's a bad coach, but I don't see him turning this around anymore (unfortunately). Too deep.

[@inthegutterstaringathestars]

He is getting sacked without doubt but why do the players need to believe? Do you believe in the job done by your boss?

[@playedout148]

​@@inthegutterstaringathestarstoo many soft players at United. Be nice Mccarthy called then out as slackers except bruno and dalot.

[@melchertnowee8443]

​@@inthegutterstaringathestars No, I don't. I think my boss has a poor business strategies, so I nod, smile and do things my way afterwards. That's also my point.

[@atnahsinnamrab5656]

Just try and play like unai emery's Villa by using a 4-4-2 and a box midfield which is mostly used nowadays.

[@dmckyle]

What's distressing is how EtH stands there on the sidelines absolutely stoic when our games are screaming for change

[@inthegutterstaringathestars]

Are you paying him for his personality or to be a manager/coach?

[@danielca3]

​@inthegutterstaringathestars both it's important

[@inthegutterstaringathestars]

@@danielca3 Is it? SAF shouted and screamed. Did it make him a better coach? Ancelotti constantly looks like he is going to fall asleep on the sidelines. Has him not ranting or raving stopped him from winning Champions Leagues?

[@playedout148]

​@@inthegutterstaringathestarswe've heard it all from United players. Jose was too rough, Ollie was too nice, LVG was out of touch, Ralf wasn't "known" enough, ETH made us practice at night and run. Now he too business-like. 😅

[@Eminem5535]

We need to switch to a 433 all our midfielders our suited to it. People forget bruno was a 8 when we bought him, he's much more efficient as a 8 if we hold possession.

[@Blank9458]

We literally don’t play that formation because of Bruno

[@Eminem5535]

@Blank9458 plays as an 8 for portugal

[@Salfordshire]

Wait until Southgate has a job teaching embroidery before sacking ETH.

[@dmckyle]

😂😂😂

[@mrdj2689]

Statman for the man utd job button >>>>>

[@inkfernocreativo2300]

We are DOOMED 😂

[@kierannaul9576]

He’ll just be on the touchline shouting let’s get this press started

[@ABDULRAHIM-cn9ud]

Ten hag should try Zirkzee as 10 and Hojilund as 9... Fernandes and Ugarte in holding role...

[@Blank9458]

Would be a nice way to secure losing his job

[@LamanKarodia]

Fernandes can't play holding mid and that might be too attacking but trying zirkzee as a 10 could work

[@shango7942]

Interesting, me like.

[@johnck5775]

Still no press-resistance and no ball-carrying ability with that defensive midfield

[@beatty1229]

Can't have JZ at 10 and Bruno at 8 unless one of the FB sits with the DM line to cover Bruno to roam and Ugarte to destroy

[@scott6119]

Which coach will you suggest for United Dave ?

[@playedout148]

I know you're not asking me but I see a 10 yr plan of Ruud for 2-3 years then Nagelsmen for 2-3 years then Carrick might be ready for his 2-3 years. Then a hot young coach for 2-3 years. 😂

[@mahadasif2474]

He needs to drop his stubbornness and work from ground zero to facilitate his style of play. Major structures within his tactics need to change to suit PL football, we need more pragmatism. Unlikely it works out, but at least there's a better pool of managers to take the job this season than at the end of last.

[@hughmcneillie1032]

We need that Nou Camp performance big time tomorrow night. Come on Erik. Get this turned around.

[@playedout148]

Be nice to see some quality and graft from these so called pro players...

[@WanessaJohnson-z7j7j]

Your ideas are always impressive. Keep inspiring us with your creativity.🎱🦋🐝

[@kayb7018]

I've been watching your content for quite a few years now, and honestly, this is one of the best videos you've made. Great work

[@tinashesimbini5800]

What about dropping Bruno back into central midfield

[@phenomenal1s]

Hi @statman Dave I was hoping if you have time you could do a deep dive into our top 5 managerial candidates and explain their tactics how their current teams play and how well that system can suit the current set of players I want to see which manager is the best fit for us statistically and maybe you can rank them from least to best suited for the job in the video, thanks.

[@mercurialblonde]

This video is why I think most managers would improve us radically. The fixes are obvious. And we do have a good team now.

[@alairdottin8101]

I would be interested in seeing a video of the profiles and tactics of the coaches you listed that could replace EtH.

[@ryanhlfc]

Give him a lifetime contract!!!

[@onpurpose1896]

We’re coming for your head youuuuuu….rooster!

[@YTA5690]

Rent free.

[@ryanhlfc]

@@YTA5690 you all begged him to stay after being embarrassed in europe and coming 8th

[@MarcusStephenson1970]

The British media has sacked Ten Hag already, watching from abroad im actually so tired of it I'm numb about the situation. I want Ten Hag to succeed, but he's had mountain of problems to deal with. No other managers are scrutinized as much as United. I think he's handled these well, and i know he's become robotic at press conferences. But you would be that way if you keep getting asked the same questions, and that Liniker comment after the FA Cup was about as unprofessional as it gets. I believe he needs to complete the season, we've made knee jerk decisions for the last 11 years. The team has barely been together, plus all these bloody international breaks to start thr season. The media pile on is not giving anyone time to get used to eachother. Imagine buying Lenny Yoro and never having a chance to play him lol😂😂😂. Anyway i think the biggest problem is he won't drop Rashford or Bruno, 80% Bruno's game is trying to find Marcus with Hollywood passes. And we know what happens next, Rashford kills the attack somehow. Anyway, i hope he stays

[@gamerat30]

Even i hate to see 4231 formation week in week out.. If things are not working do something new and fail also no problem atleast we felt he is trying something.

[@CoteRW]

As always perfect analysis. But the conclusions and the managers you said are well prepared to do a good job at man united, are to unrealistic everyone forget about the pressure and the managin expectation at the club, twn hag tactiacaly ( what is see it here tactics( is a perfect coach but the pressure and expectations are inmense to deal with all the problems plus media plus fans

[@redjohn1958]

Can’t see TenHag changing anything . Not seen any real progress since he came.

[@wiZZO2204]

We should call up Harry Amass just to see what he's about,McAllister too

[@LodvarDude]

Dave's lack of a pop filter just underlines the absolute horrid record ETH has at United.

[@kadarDakar]

Everything you pointed out just made me want Ruben Amorim even more. What are you thoughts on him as a potential replacement?

[@MarkVR]

That list of managers is just laughable. You really think those managers can come in and do a better job than Mourinho and OGS did? Better than ETH is doing now? Come off it. What are you even basing it off?

[@jonprague]

So the tactics are right but the players are slow and can’t play it.

[@thomasnissen3550]

Hi Dave! I was a big fan of Peter Schmeichel, when I was a kid, and I noticed, you have a shirt of his in the background. Could you do a video about him sometime?

[@Markdestadler]

Our build-up play is so slow and the only way we are offensive is with our high press and counter-attack pouncing on opposition mistakes..... its complete shite. I prayed that we lost the FA Cup to toss this rubbish manager to the trash heap.

[@d1want34]

yeah he's finished, literally every excuse in the book has been said. I knew it since the Liverpool game that he'll be gone by November, looks like its sooner than I thought.

[@leleulmintesinot9337]

the game is gone.... The game is gone... the GAME is gone... The football has left him

[@SEVENSEVEN480]

You want to believe he's Harry Potter, he isn't, he's already told us that

[@inthegutterstaringathestars]

Time to sack Ten Hag? No but he will be because the players have decided they are no longer interested in playing. Can't play ANY tactics if the players have downed tools.

[@playedout148]

Again...

[@creepingbrain]

"Downing tools" is just a stupid catchphrase used by the ETH cult to absolve the manager of any responsibility. He's setting the team up to fail. He is the problem. He needs to get it sorted right now, or he's gone. But I doubt he will, we all know how stubborn he is, every team, even the worst teams in the league, cut through us like a dose of salts all last season and he did nothing about it.

[@inthegutterstaringathestars]

@@creepingbrain A stupid catchphrase to absolve the manager of responsibility? So you think the players put in effort against Twente and Tottenham? You think the players should be absolved of responsibility? Good players can overcome bad tactics. Bad players do not make good tactics work. What can he do, when 6 players failed to even attempt a tackle? How is that tactics related? Can Pep remedy that?

[@creepingbrain]

@@inthegutterstaringathestars Sounds like you're admitting the tactics are bad. Good, that's a start, we can all see how badly he's setting up the team, I'm glad you're onboard with that. But the idea that the players should just get on with it and find a way to overcome ETH's incompetence is a bit weird. Every team in this league has a manager who's tactically astute, and that's why even the weakest teams can dismantle us. That first Spurs goal was a disgrace. And of course the players have to take some responsibility, but this is what happens when players don't trust in what they're being asked to do, or being put in positions that expose their weaknesses, they second-guess everything, hesitate, switch off.

[@inthegutterstaringathestars]

@@creepingbrain You can pretend anything you like. How does that make you any different to your perception of Ten Hag? It makes you both delusional and incompetent, in your mind, if you cannot engage with what people say rather than reading into what people say what you want. I am saying the tactics might be bad but how would we know when the players are not carrying them out? How is it weird? As I said do you do your managers job? I find it weird that you are on a Utd forum, suggesting you are a fan or a troll, and yet want to do nothing except run down everything about the club EXCEPT the players. Again. Why do the players have to trust? NO just do what the manager has told you to do. If it fails then it is on them. When they did actually follow the manager's tactics, they played well against Crystal Palace but just could not finish. I think some players got worried that ETH's plan might just work. Ok players take some responsibility. Given they were the ones on the pitch playing the game, how much responsibility do you ascribe to both parties?

[@dewang2559]

Why am I not in ur 5 man list? I always win PL in FIFA as United manager. I go 3-4-2-1

[@rosslogie217]

United have a serious lack of quality in the front line. No forward can beat a defender 1v1 which seems to be why ETH keeps trying to play his "transition" football. Rashford and Garnacho losing the ball over and over is a major reason we can't control games. Priority in January/Summer has to be wide forwards and a left back, hopefully we can sign Zhregrova in January as he'd give us something we badly lack in forward lines. Kudus would be superb as well, or Kvat from Napoli on the LW should be high on any list for next season.

[@creepingbrain]

We very rarely get our wingers in 1 v 1 positions. They're always isolated. We virtually never have overloads in the wide positions. And you wonder why they struggle? You think changing personnel will sort that problem?

[@inthegutterstaringathestars]

United have a serious lack of effort or mentality across the whole team.

[@hungotuan4431]

2 more matches for Ten Hag to keep his chair... or not :)))

[@playedout148]

United has had great success sacking a manager every 2-3 years. Why stop now? 😂

[@peterkalyabe7553]

I watched the whole video to hear your opinion on whether or how 'he's finished' - unfortunately you threw it back at me at the end. Hughghgh!!!

[@curtish6343]

I have finally decided that Ten Hag isn’t the guy

[@hasan3502]

Eras come to an end, and his ended before it started.

[@playedout148]

United are 12 years into a "New manager every 2-3 years era" and is working quite well. 😂

[@LemtheBeast]

Fergie wasn’t doing great even into his 3rd season. People were calling for him to be sacked, they stuck with him and look how it turned out. Not saying I think Ten Hag is or will be on the same level as Sir Alex but if it took him over 3 seasons to turn Utd around why should we expect anyone else to be able to?

[@inthegutterstaringathestars]

I will say it then. If he can get to finals and finish 3rd despite the culture at the club, then I think it would come good if that culture was changed.

[@LemtheBeast]

@@inthegutterstaringathestars very good point 👍

[@ankitrawat4736]

Where is the high line?

[@sholansiv]

honestly speaking , how are you not already a manager 😂 ineos are you watching 😅

[@AndalusianIrish]

I would like to see a manager like Ancelotti come in who is less wedded to tactics and trusts the players. I worry that the systems are too complicated for the players. Roy Keane said that Cloughie and Fergie's instructions were very straightforward. Ancelotti or Fernando Diniz. If we had to go for a systems manager I'd say De Zerbi or Thiago Motta. I think Bruno has gone badly off the boil. I've seen different sources say that apparently Ruud and Ten Hag don't see eye to eye. I wouldn't mind RVN as manager either.

[@oddman2435]

YES HE IS , the question is who will be his replacement you should analyse that .

[@akinyemiakintayo5530]

Whatever he analyses doesn't have an effect. Ten Hag himself was analysed positively before getting the Man Utd job. Best thing is to hope for who's going to turn the misfortune around. Not what Dave says or who he endorses. Cos believe me you, it seems like same old story at the club. Lvg, mou, ole, now this.

[@kazikasakala1076]

​@@akinyemiakintayo5530why isn't anybody talking about Luis de la fuente beats me

[@asifiqballyricist]

ETH talks about believing in the process without any visible improvement, forget about results. In his process, did ETH made himself accountable on our big two losses? Don't think so. He does not learn from his mistakes. He blames players, injuries, and what not? Vs Liverpool and Tottenham ETH did nothing on the system even when we were played over. With 10 men could have played high line, compact midfield. Went on man marking with 10 vs 11. How on earth he or Ruud thought he can get away with 10 vs 11 with man marking? Insane pressing in 442 and 441 flat, deep defensive line system with mindless attacking approach keeping entire midfield open in more than one occassions. Vs Tottenham, ETH failed the team. His in game management is pathetic. He showed zero adaptability. I'm a big supporter of him but I'm sad on his footballing approach. All these transition, new player, young player bed in is shit. Big big excuses. We want to see his adaptability in tactical changes during matches. He cant be just one trick pony. He cant succeed with the same process. If a lock is not opening with the old key, no matter how much one tries, that key wont open the lock. Either break the lock or bring new key or modify the key through a mechanic. He has to change approach for God's sake. He cant make us fail in two consecutive seasons. 😭 He has to come out from past (two trophies), so called trust in the process and excuses. HE HAS TO DELIVER BY CHANGING. It has to begin with himself.

[@leifarild7798]

Amad prefers to play with left foot. Garnacho prefers to use his right foot. Then play them LM and RM in 3-4-3

[@ankitrawat4736]

Still no style of play can't see passing through the lines. Absolute trash what the hell he's doing? Chelsea and Tottenham were able to implement their system immediately. If he cannot do it please go. Wasted my years supporting this manager.

[@yshivamkumar2135]

what about de zerbi??

[@mmsmith1525]

It's very simple, the club has quality players to win major trophies. However, they don't have the manager currently to do so. They have a deluded manager.

[@Qlicky]

Quality players to win major trophies?! Dont make me laugh. Not ONE United player would start fort City or Arsenal.

[@xFoulyz]

Tbf garnacho or Bruno on form would. The rest not a hope ​@@Qlicky

[@mmsmith1525]

@Qlicky it's ironic that Arsenal has 'better players' but yet still they're not winning anything. The players at United would be gems for most managers.

[@Qlicky]

@@xFoulyz Bruno for Odegaard/Trossard or KDB/Foden? Hahahahaha. I will pretend you didnt even mention Garnacho.

[@Qlicky]

@@mmsmith1525 Nothing Ironic about it. Some of the best teams/players that have ever existed never won the biggest trophies. Or maybe you think Hojlund is better than Kane perhaps? What's ironic is thinking winning Mickey Mouse cup is some sort of an achievement. Arsenal won plenty of FA cups with worse teams, and nobody ever thought it was some amazing feat.

[@swabirdash2791]

a reminder that donny van de beek is playing champions league

[@layz6864]

I've been crying out for inzaghi for years now

[@playedout148]

He might make year 3.

[@layz6864]

@@playedout148 God I hope erik doesn't, but I don't think that matters because I don't think he will anyway

[@leifarild7798]

The back problem is solved by playing three CBs. So 3-4-3 with Amad(LM), Casemiro(CM), Mainoo(CM), Garnacho(RM), Rashford(LF), Mount(CAM), Hojlund(RF)

[@Someone-sf2gq]

Neither of your LM or RM can defend. Will be run over in counter attacks with just 3 CBs. Bro thinks like playing FIFA 😂

[@leifarild7798]

@@Someone-sf2gq It is called solution-oriented or creativity if you like. In any case, we are without a proper left-back and action is required.

[@slebon622]

Yeah sack him and bring in your great Southgate or the Potter guy. Please please

[@Jomo-x6n]

Based on the Spurs game, can ANYONE see us winning the next two matches???? I can't.

[@playedout148]

Us? Don't blame the fans for these lazy unskilled players.

[@Qlicky]

@@playedout148 LOL. But when you're winning and playing good then it's "We" eh? Even though neither scenario has anything to do with fans.

[@RafeSpoonberg]

Ten Hag is a dead man walking...only a matter of time now before the sack. Lack of suitable (big name) alternative and £17m payoff only things saving him.

[@DJCREAM01]

Should've been sacked ages ago.

[@SeanBotha]

You pretend to care a bout stats: 33%success in premier league this seadin Worst ever premier league finish for united And.... Neville at valencia 38 games 11 loses 39 goals Ten hag last 38 games: 13 loses 35 goals TEN HAG IS WORST THAN NEVILLE

[@CiofinhoHD]

he should have been sacked a long time ago

[@leifarild7798]

Start front three with two Inside Forwards: Rashford LF and Hojlund RF. Zirkzee or Mount CAM.

[@Someone-sf2gq]

Crazy dropping Your best player. You drop Bruno just like that??? You wanted to build team around Bruno I heard??😅

[@leifarild7798]

@@Someone-sf2gq Bruno, who? Okay, you're thinking of the captain. I would sell him in the summer of 2023.

[@flashlightproductionsauttp5612]

We're missing McTominay. His goals got us 12 points last year, otherwise we'd have finished 12th. It could be what has actually the straw that broke the camels back. For me he would have played in every game so far.

[@ABDULRAHIM-cn9ud]

Pin me please.. first view and first like...

[@OliviaJefferson-w4c]

Your videos are the epitome of quality and style. I look forward to each new release!🦆🫣💛

[@TinaJohnson-e1v]

Watching your channel is always an exciting adventure. Continue to lead us into the world of your creativity and inspire us!🏄💘🤍