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Gary Neville has named upcoming video games in opposition to Liverpool within the FA Cup and Premier League respectively as the 2 fixtures that would decide Erik ten Hag’s destiny as Manchester United boss.
Ten Hag is at present underneath intense stress and his long-term future at United is trying more and more unsure.
The Purple Devils are at present on a run of two consecutive Premier League losses after defeats by the hands of Fulham and Manchester Metropolis respectively.
It has been steered that new membership co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe could make a managerial change come the top of the season, as he seeks to kickstart his reign on a clear slate.
Already, United have been linked to the likes of Julian Nagelsmann, Thiago Motta, Zinedine Zidane, Roberto De Zerbi and Graham Potter.
Ten Hag is dealing with an uphill battle to maintain his job and urgently must mastermind an upturn in performances and outcomes if he’s to have any probability of constant within the Outdated Trafford dugout.
In keeping with Neville who spoke on The Overlap Fan Debate for Sky Sports activities, Ten Hag could have a powerful declare to remain if he can keep away from losses in opposition to Liverpool.
United face Jurgen Klopp’s males subsequent Sunday within the quarter-final of the FA Cup earlier than taking over the Merseyside outfit but once more a number of weeks afterward April 7.
Neville mentioned, “I don’t get the impression that Sir Dave Brailsford or Sir Jim Ratcliffe or Dan Ashworth are the kind of individuals who received’t be doing their jobs now, planning and seeing what’s accessible. I’m not saying they’ve decided, I can’t imagine they wouldn’t be sounding out.”
“For me for Ten Hag what’s essential, I keep in mind two video games underneath David Moyes and Ole, Metropolis and Liverpool – and we’ve received Liverpool at residence twice, I believe these video games could be your good friend or large enemy. In case you’re shedding at residence to Liverpool, away at Liverpool is unhealthy however you’ve solely received a few thousand United followers within the nook.”
“Once you’ve received 73,000 in that stadium in opposition to Liverpool twice, if Liverpool come and do us, I do assume them video games are defining – the season is (may very well be) over.”
Neville added, “If we beat Liverpool within the cup, the environment can be electrical it’ll be superb, if we do alright in opposition to Liverpool within the league – it’s an enormous ask – I believe they’re video games that may give us impetus and provides Ten Hag a raise.”
The previous defender warned that ought to United be crushed by Liverpool, the season would virtually actually be over and it could doubtless spell the top for Ten Hag.
