Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has urged the club to give would-be manager Erik ten Hag “the time he needs” to rediscover United’s footballing identity.
The Red Devils traveled to Liverpool's backyard for their Premier League matchup on Tuesday, 19 April. Having endured a 0-5 drubbing in the reverse fixture last year, the Red Devils needed to produce a much-improved performance to avoid another embarrassment. Unfortunately, they failed miserably at that, enduring a 4-0 defeat at Anfield.
Like most Manchester United fans, Scholes was also utterly disappointed by the humiliation against the club’s bitterest rivals. On Instagram, he wished for a change in fortunes under the tutelage of would-be manager Erik ten Hag.
The Englishman called for the Red Devils to finish in eighth place this campaign and then give the Dutchman time to turn it around.
His Insta Story read:
“Finish 8th and give this man [referring to Ten Hag] the time he needs…Saddened by what's happening, unrecognisable football club.”
As per Fabrizio Romano, Erik ten Hag has agreed to become the club's new head coach. The Dutchman’s current club Ajax are in contact with United about the manager’s €2m clause. The official announcement will come after the matter is dealt with.
Following Tuesday night’s defeat, Manchester United find themselves in sixth place after 33 rounds of fixtures. They currently sit three points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, despite playing a game more than the north Londoners.
United return to action with a Premier League classic against Arsenal this Saturday, 23 April.
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire drops another disastrous performance in Liverpool defeat
The Red Devils' skipper Harry Maguire was once again all over the place on Tuesday night. He was laughably out of position for Liverpool’s opener and failed to mark Sadio Mane for the Reds’ third goal of the night.
Had the Englishman been on song, the Old Trafford outfit could have at least held out for a little longer against the 19-time English champions.
Despite his sub-par outings, interim manager Ralf Rangnick has not stripped him of the armband. In fact, he has instead started Maguire in all the important matches this season. It will be interesting to see how Ten Hag deals with the Maguire conundrum when he takes the reins next season.
Gberto
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Contrary to Gary Neville was asking Erik Ten Hag to stay away from United, Paul Scholes is making sense by saying Ten Hag should be given enough time to turn the team around.
Arjenrobben11
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It's not unusual. See how even a mediocre manager like Arteta is prancing around like he is the next Guardiola, because of no Europe and failed FA cup. Arsenal would have been 12th, if they were in Europe and still in FA cup. So, the 8th position would be very beneficial
ditalnortu
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Change in formation before such kind of big games having a joke of defense, MF and strikers. I blame You sir! Ralph! You should by now know the quality and level of your players!! But you were right saying "6yrs gap" thats what we need time to rebuild we all remember their 1st season as a coach Pep as well as Klopp their were loosing to mid table relegation battling teams. Evr vs Pep=0-4 Klopp 5-0 vs City and recent 2-7 defeat to Astonvilla...Patience, Perserverance and time!✌️👍 GGMU
Ddjplm
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look to Salah he's pointing maguire with smile saying: without u it won't be that easy thanks buddy 🤣🤣
minacdoyz
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Where is Bailey is African we he knows how you can mark African players
Lapcdmopuy
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as long as Maguire is in the team, MU will not win anything
period. I concur my dear
Cabacdeilr
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as long as Maguire is in the team, MU will not win anything