The 17th round of the 2023-24 Premier League season is about to begin, Manchester United will face Liverpool away, and the clash between the two Premier League giants has attracted much attention. Liverpool currently lead the table by a narrow margin, while Manchester United sit sixth. Manchester United suffered a 7-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield last season, setting a series of humiliating records. The last time the Red Devils conceded seven goals in the league was back in 1960.
Against this backdrop, Manchester United are once again visiting Anfield to try to wash away the humiliation of their last big defeat. However, the current situation for both teams is not optimistic, with Manchester United suffering from a number of sidelines and Liverpool gaining momentum. Ten Hag's internal reaction to Manchester United, coupled with the Champions League exit, puts Ten Hag's managerial prospects in jeopardy, does that mean he is about to step down?
Ten Hag has been in charge of Manchester United for a season and a half, and although he had a good first season, the season has not started well. Although the team is still in the top six of the table, it is 10 points away from the top of the table. Therefore, the club will not sack Ten Hag easily in the middle of the season.
In addition, Ten Hag has 18 months left on his contract with Manchester United and will have to pay a hefty compensation if the club sackes him. The club's financial situation is not optimistic, with limited cash reserves, and paying the dismissal fee will have a financial impact on the club's finances.
It is worth noting that the stake in Manchester United has not yet been fully confirmed, with new owner Sir Ratcliffe about to take over the club's football affairs. Judging by his management style in Nice, France, he may not easily initiate large-scale change. Therefore, even if United lose to Liverpool at Anfield, Ten Hag's position in charge is likely to be relatively secure.
Overall, there is uncertainty about Ten Hag's managerial future, but in the current circumstances, his departure is unlikely. For this high-profile "double red meeting", whether Ten Hag can lead Manchester United to stop the bleeding will bring what kind of turning point his coaching career will be?What are your thoughts on Ten Hag's managerial prospects?