Former Manchester United winger Andrei Kanchelskis has taken issue with Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag's perceived lack of experience at the top level.
Ten Hag was appointed United boss back in late April, succeeding interim manager Ralf Rangnick.
It has been a difficult start to life for the Dutch tactician with both on-and-off field troubles plaguing his side.
He oversaw a 2-1 season-opening home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion before a 4-0 humbling by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Ten Hag arrived from Ajax as one of Europe's most coveted coaches, having led the Dutch side to the Eredivisie title on three occasions.
However, Kanchelskis isn't convinced with the Dutch coach's resume, explaining to OLBG:
"Ten Hag is used to managing in the Dutch league with Ajax where they dominated. Maybe, It's a mistake for him to come to Manchester United, because he's a big coach in the Netherlands, not in Europe."
The former United player continued,
"Manchester United needs a big experienced European coach. Ten Hag does not have enough experience. This might be a problem with the board and directors."
Much of the blame for Ten Hag's poor start to life in the Old Trafford hotseat has been attributed to the club's transfer business.
Thus far, only three players have arrived, with Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia all joining.
It is a farcry from the rebuild many had expected under Ten Hag following a poor sixth-placed showing last season for the Red Devils.
Next up for the 13-time Premier League winners is a daunting clash with fierce rivals Liverpool.
Ten Hag's side currently sit bottom of the table and another loss could place huge pressure on the United boss just three games into his reign.
Ten Hag frustrated with current situation at Manchester United
Manchester United's current state of affairs have reportedly shocked Ten Hag just four months into his reign as manager.
The former Ajax coach is considering asking to leave if things do not change at Old Trafford in what could be yet another huge setback for the Red Devils.
United supporters are currently taking aim at the club's owners, The Glazer family, and have planned a walkout for the game against Liverpool on August 22.
The magnitude of the club's problems increases with each passing week, with unrest in the dressing room alongside disharmony between fans and owners.
cuzdeiklru
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useless talk
macacdkmsz
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forget about the coach these players has been in premiere league for years can't they help themselves can't they put up a fight can't they do the job they're payed for, they're are waiting for the coach to come inside the pitch and win their match for them. bunch of lazy idiots
MwenePuta
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Kanchester, this is Ten Hag we're talking about. A winner!!!
wisdelnors
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What is top level? Is ajax not a team that he took to champions league semis? When last did Man Utd play in champions league semis? Ajax won eredivisie 3 times under him. When was united league champions?
you have a good point
wisdelnors
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Some of the people undermine the other leagues like this article. How can you say that Ajax is a small team league but reached where Manchester United did not? Champion's League semifinal is not easy as you can think it is. when last did Manchester United pay the semi final?
SMHellas
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Pile it on people. Let me add context to the start here. When Arsenal was at the bottom last season, did anyone believe they would almost make Champions League? Give it time
Hotceinopz
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he needs those signings he requested to be successful
MwenePuta
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What is top level? Is ajax not a team that he took to champions league semis? When last did Man Utd play in champions league semis? Ajax won eredivisie 3 times under him. When was united league champions?
kocadkost
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I am still awestrucked that Levi's tot have recruited up to 7 good players in this trans window,while man u r dragging feet.I think as usual,man u board r interfering in hags transfer wishlist.bottom line is He will look incompetent & get sacked.
vaacilpuy
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Only Pochettino has d credentials to handle MU
Lowabckptz
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He was good for Ajax and for him to manage Manchester United, he has to be Strong because this is EPL where football is on Spot to be seen by the whole World π They are also Strong teams and Good players in EPL
Ogbejohn
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Manchester United should go and sign Simone from A Madrid
Look at this one is Simone not better than A Madrid
Mumacdik
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ππ πππππThis fool man is worse than even clueless person. he show minded one... you shut up!!!πΉπΉ
rekcknprs
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he will finally make it
WHITESNOW
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Manchester United should go and sign Simone from A Madrid
God forbid
CollinsRPG
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I don't agree Andrei on this one. This coach is not a newbie he is a high level one. Yes Ajax is best in Netherlands but Ajax was also outperforming a lot of Big names in the Champions league. They eliminated Juve and Real Madrid in 2019. The beat Dortmund home and away last season. The problem with Man united is beyond him this team has been struggling and that can not change overnight to be honest. He made few mistakes in the opening two games but some Yes but imagine the poor and shambolic performance from De Gea in their last outing. No mater how experienced a coach can be with such kind of poor performance from your number 1 goalkeeper you won't go anywhere. The team is disorganized. Board of directors are drunk. United need complete overhaul. Glazers out. New recruiting policy.
Ogbejohn
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Manchester United should go and sign Simone from A Madrid
wiabcersy
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totally nonsense to this ex footballer
ClemJay
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He wanted to help United, now United is trying to end his career
Zeaabemsuz
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kanchelkis must be nuts or somethin., what is he talkin abt , this guy took ajax to th semis In the cl , beatin juve and madrid along the way,. hang on let's not go down that route again Andres., talk abt exprnce " van gaal , mourinho, rangnick ," that's exp for u and did th f**** take us.,?
Yodailmnps
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don't even make a mistake of criticizing the coach, if a team of man United standard finds it difficult to bring out money to buy player's, then they should face the consequences and accept whatever that comes their way without complain
Vityea
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Take out CR7 then no more business with CR7, the spirit of sport will rise in the team.
VIKSSON
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Another whiskey drunk with a microphone
I agree Epl is the best league in Football World
but ain't top level coz the top level is the Champions league and based on what we've seen so far from his time in Ajax destroying big teams in the champions league,it shows his management skills.
LET THE GUY BE.
This team is dead ,PLAYERS POWER,GOSSIPS,IT'S APPALLING.
cibaipty
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Hello Mr man please mind your business okay. your time is gone, Wait and see the results cause I believe everything will change.
Covenant0001
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you can come for the job dude,stop condemning coaches wen you're there for nothing.
veyblmru
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Always condemning coach's and players and will not talk about the bord that can buy quality players for the job
veyblmru
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Wait all this clubs in England didn't they have old boys or legend per say why is Manchester united different also talking about players and coach's and they know where the Manchester united problem is and they will not talk stupid set of people
paulson3690
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when even de coach doesn't believe in the team u want de players to adpt
AlviNashys
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Even if you give a well experienced Manager like Conte, Jose already failed it, Pep, Klopp they don't succeed unless they make a sale of this Club
kabuyegodson
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one of our most obvious problem is these old boys of ours. they criticises everything n some of these stuff make it in public. these guys should now start to keep quite n wait 4 results
Bendiga
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Ten Hag is a tactician. These players need to pull them socks up. How can someone knows their strength and weakness if they donβt apply themselves to trying?? Andrei Kanchelskis π€«π€«π€«
kisadlns
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It's not a mistake but then it's the Glazers that coned 10Hag into the drain...if any of the best coach in the world walk into this squad...will hv same fate as 10Hag or whoever it's that came before.... Shame on u Glazers...
Teecelmnuz
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so true
bapbeknsyz
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Rubbish!!! He is the right man for the job. Where did Sir Alex come from when he came to manu??? If the board and the directors back Ten Hag 100% He will get the job done.
Well said my dear
yedbclnuy
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the hag stays at Man Utd because it best coach bring Namibia winger peter salulile in let leav David DE Gea then the team is okay
Simacelp
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Rubbish!!! He is the right man for the job. Where did Sir Alex come from when he came to manu??? If the board and the directors back Ten Hag 100% He will get the job done.