Wayne Rooney has given his verdict on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future as the Red Devils boss continues to face pressure for his job.
United has had a difficult season under the Dutchman, with difficulties in both Europe and the Premier League and it is unclear whether the former Ajax player will remain in his role next season.
New minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is yet to decide whether to look for a new manager to lead his era after taking over the football operations earlier this year.
While Ten Hag hasn’t been helped by an injury crisis that has engulfed his side, recent form has been a concern, losing 4-0 to Crystal Palace last time out on Monday, and a decision is expected after the FA Cup final in the stadium. end of the month.
Rooney, meanwhile, opened for Ten Hag and urged the struggling United players to show what they are made of in the final few games of the season.
Wayne Rooney has expressed his opinion about the future of Erik ten Hag (photo) at Manchester United
The Dutchman is under pressure at the Red Devils, who are struggling in his second season in charge
United legend Rooney gave a cheeky assessment of what he thinks awaits Ten Hag in the future
When asked by Sky Sports if he thinks Ten Hag’s job is on the line, Rooney said: ‘I think they all are. Manager, coaches, players, recruitment, the whole club.
“I think there are obviously some tough games coming up at the end of the season and then they have the FA Cup final. So for me as a player you now have to show where you want to play for this football club, and you have a big game to end the season against Manchester City, but that has to start from today.
‘You can’t just turn him on in an FA Cup final. So it has to start from today and continue until our final.”
United, who were hit by a major breach after a YouTube prankster boarded their team bus after the defeat at Palace, are struggling to find a manager who can help repeat the success of Sir Alex Ferguson, a manager where Rooney is a played under for several years and won a plethora of trophies.
The likes of David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho have all come and gone, and Ten Hag could be next on the chopping block.
Rooney was still at United when Moyes took over from Ferguson, a spell that lasted just 10 months before he was relieved of his duties.
“We finished seventh under David Moyes when I was here,” Rooney continued. ‘I know Moyes has lost his job but it has never felt as bad as it does now.’
Rooney added that things under David Moyes (right) have never been as bad as they are now
Ten Hag continues to insist that United’s problems this season are not his fault
Ten Hag has come out fighting in recent days, as he continues to blame factors beyond his control for his team’s problems this season.
The 54-year-old jumped to his players’ defense and criticized critics ahead of his side’s match against Arsenal on Sunday.
“They fought in almost every game except Palace,” he said. ‘There is a good team spirit.
‘We saw it up to 70 minutes against Brentford, Chelsea, Liverpool and Coventry. They were resilient against Sheffield United and the physical performance against Burnley, their third game in six days, was incredible.
‘I see some comments (from experts). Or they don’t understand football or managing a football team.’