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Gary Neville has named upcoming video games in opposition to Liverpool within the FA Cup and Premier League respectively as the 2 fixtures that would decide Erik ten Hag’s destiny as Manchester United boss.
Ten Hag is presently below intense strain and his long-term future at United is wanting more and more unsure.
The Pink Devils are presently on a run of two consecutive Premier League losses after defeats by the hands of Fulham and Manchester Metropolis respectively.
It has been steered that new membership co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe might make a managerial change come the tip of the season, as he seeks to kickstart his reign on a clear slate.
Already, United have been linked to the likes of Julian Nagelsmann, Thiago Motta, Zinedine Zidane, Roberto De Zerbi and Graham Potter.
Ten Hag is dealing with an uphill battle to maintain his job and urgently must mastermind an upturn in performances and outcomes if he’s to have any probability of continuous within the Outdated Trafford dugout.
In response to Neville who spoke on The Overlap Fan Debate for Sky Sports activities, Ten Hag could have a powerful declare to remain if he can keep away from losses in opposition to Liverpool.
United face Jurgen Klopp’s males subsequent Sunday within the quarter-final of the FA Cup earlier than taking over the Merseyside outfit but once more just a few weeks in a while April 7.
Neville mentioned, “I don’t get the impression that Sir Dave Brailsford or Sir Jim Ratcliffe or Dan Ashworth are the kind of individuals who gained’t be doing their jobs now, planning and seeing what’s obtainable. I’m not saying they’ve decided, I can’t consider they wouldn’t be sounding out.”
“For me for Ten Hag what’s important, I keep in mind two video games below David Moyes and Ole, Metropolis and Liverpool – and we’ve obtained Liverpool at dwelling twice, I believe these video games will be your buddy or large enemy. For those who’re dropping at dwelling to Liverpool, away at Liverpool is dangerous however you’ve solely obtained a few thousand United followers within the nook.”
“If you’ve obtained 73,000 in that stadium in opposition to Liverpool twice, if Liverpool come and do us, I do assume them video games are defining – the season is (could possibly be) over.”
Neville added, “If we beat Liverpool within the cup, the environment can be electrical it’ll be superb, if we do alright in opposition to Liverpool within the league – it’s an enormous ask – I believe they’re video games that may give us impetus and provides Ten Hag a carry.”
The previous defender warned that ought to United be crushed by Liverpool, the season would virtually definitely be over and it might probably spell the tip for Ten Hag.
