Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United, had to brush off more speculation about his future after a dismal but expected defeat to Crystal Palace.
This was United’s easiest league match of the season, which is concerning, and then there’s the FA Cup final to think about.
If Manchester United win at Wembley, Erik ten Hag can save the season, but does he provide United the greatest chance of doing so?
An interim manager is a good idea, according to Michael Owen, a former striker for Manchester United.
Michael Owen believes that In Steve McClaren’s place,
In the aftermath of Manchester United’s 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, Michael Owen and Paul Scholes were interviewed by Premier League Productions.
With the statement, “They are going to get smashed out of the ball park playing like that,” Owen made it obvious that he believes a temporary adjustment is required. In front of millions of spectators at Wembley, City will humiliate them.
Even if there aren’t many choices for a last-minute coach, Owen thinks Steve McClaren, who is on Erik ten Hag’s coaching team, may step in.
He claims McClaren is not to blame, but he does think the former England and Newcastle manager is having his influence diminished.
According to Owen, “We’ve played under Steve McClaren. No way his fingerprints could have been on that squad. His coaching is second to none, and that club isn’t even playing his game. Absolutely not.
No way in hell is he associated with that squad. It’s not feasible. Through it all, that squad is completely bewildered.
It seems to me that other individuals are coaching the first team while Steve McClaren sits on the sidelines.
According to Owen, if McClaren were to replace Ten Hag for the remainder of the season, he would be willing to do it for four games.
“An immediate adjustment is required. In the summer, we will make the necessary changes. There are too many important games, European football in the next year, and a trophy to be won at the conclusion of the season.
In support of McClaren’s appreciation, Scholes
During Manchester United’s historic Treble season, Steve McClaren served as an assistant coach under Sir Alex Ferguson.
In response to Owen’s remarks, Paul Scholes agreed: “He’s not touching that team, the manager [Ten Hag] is not letting him touch that team.”
“In the past, we had training sessions led by Steve McClaren to ensure that we were stopping other teams, getting our distances and angles correct, particularly in the middle of the field. Everyone thinks we were a fantastic team that attacked everyone and beat them. “On occasion, we faced superior teams.
His next comment was the most laudatory of all: “He’s the best coach I ever had.”
Additionally, Scholes voiced his fear for the upcoming games by saying that he feels ‘the fight has gone out’ in this Manchester United squad.
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