Man Utd players vow to achieve great things amid uncertainty over Ten Hag dismissal
In the wake of speculation surrounding manager Erik ten Hag’s potential sacking, Manchester United’s players have come forward to pledge their commitment to achieving great things in the future.
As reports circulate about the club’s ownership considering a change in leadership after a disappointing Premier League season, there has been uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford.
Despite the uncertainty, Ten Hag led the team to a remarkable 2-1 victory in the FA Cup final against rivals Manchester City, showcasing his tactical prowess and securing the club’s first FA Cup win in eight years.
While discussions continue regarding Ten Hag’s fate, the United players have shown their support for their manager through their on-field performance and public declarations of unity.
In a letter posted on the club’s website, the players, along with Ten Hag, acknowledged the shortcomings of the past season and expressed their determination to build on their recent triumph at Wembley.
As the club conducts a review of the season and evaluates the path forward, the Manchester United players have made it clear that they are dedicated to working towards success and achieving greatness under any circumstances.
“We all know that this club is special. Yesterday’s game was yet another reminder of that,” the letter said.
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“As we fought to win the FA Cup, the incredible atmosphere you generated inside Wembley helped push us over the line.
“Celebrating all together was beautiful. Fans, staff, players – all united as one. Those memories will live with us forever.
“It was a further reminder that with your support behind us, and the United badge on our chests, we can achieve great things.”
Ratcliffe refused to answer a question on Ten Hag’s future when approached on his way out of Wembley on Saturday.
But together with directors Sir Dave Brailsford and Jean-Claude Blanc, as well as technical director Jason Wilcox, the British billionaire must give his verdict on Ten Hag soon.
The Dutch coach is believed to have jetted off on holiday on Sunday, having used his post-match press conference to warn United he will carry on winning trophies elsewhere if they sack him.
Former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, ex-Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel, England coach Gareth Southgate and Ipswich chief Kieran McKenna have all been linked with the United job.
Going public with his support for Ten Hag, United centre-back Jonny Evans said: “I’ve only got really good things to say about him.
“Over the last month, he has shown incredible tactical flexibility. Sitting off and counter-attacking is not the style he sees himself coaching but he has recognised the right time to do it and has done it.”
Regardless of who is in charge next season, United’s players are determined to lift the club back to the top sooner rather than later.
“We know this season overall has not been good enough and we make no excuses. But we ended it in the best way possible, celebrating a trophy all together,” they wrote.
“We want more days like yesterday. We are excited for the future here. There is so much that we have to achieve together. We will fight to bring Manchester United the success that this special club deserves.”
