“I can’t fold my hands seeing such player wasting his talent under an inexperienced coach like Erik ten Hag and as a result, I have personally advised him to leave there immediately because under Erik ten Hag he won’t win any major trophy” Fc Twente coach says he has personally advised ONE particular Man United’s player who’s Bigger to be managed Erik ten Hag to leave immediately.
Erik ten Hag, the Manchester United manager, faces growing scrutiny after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Twente in their Europa League opener. The match, held at Old Trafford, was supposed to be a confident start to United’s European campaign but instead ended in disappointment.
United began the game with optimism, and Christian Eriksen’s early goal gave them a 1-0 lead, energizing the fans. However, Eriksen’s later mistake allowed Twente’s Sam Lammers to equalize, shifting the game’s momentum. The match ended in a stalemate, leaving United with an underwhelming result.
In an effort to regain control, Ten Hag made several key substitutions, bringing on young talent Kobbie Mainoo, along with experienced players like Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund. Alejandro Garnacho, one of United’s top prospects, was also introduced, but his performance became a point of controversy.
Legendary Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit criticized Ten Hag’s approach to Garnacho’s substitution, suggesting that overloading him with instructions before he entered the pitch may have affected his focus. Gullit commented, “All a player wants in that moment is to be allowed to play.” Garnacho, who replaced Amad Diallo in the 67th minute, struggled to make a noticeable impact, raising further doubts about the effectiveness of Ten Hag’s decisions.
Gullit didn’t stop at Garnacho’s handling; he voiced disappointment in Manchester United’s overall display. “This level of performance is no longer surprising,” Gullit said, noting that after all the investment in the squad, such results were disheartening.
This 1-1 draw followed another disappointing result, adding to concerns about United’s ability to close out games. Ten Hag expressed his frustrations post-match, admitting to TNT Sports that the team had failed to maintain their lead and finish the game. “We controlled the match at 1-0, but we let them back into it. That was our own fault,” he said, also acknowledging missed chances that could have secured a win.
United’s recurring struggle to finish matches has left both fans and pundits questioning Ten Hag’s tactics and his ability to get the best out of his talented squad. The team’s recent performances have not met expectations, and the pressure is mounting on the manager to find solutions. As they continue in the Europa League and other competitions, doubts remain about whether Ten Hag can guide the team back to consistent success or if their troubles will persist in the coming weeks.