Manchester United’s top brass is standing by their manager, despite a crushing 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, but the writing is on the wall: significant improvement is needed, and fast. The team’s dismal performance has raised eyebrows among the club’s hierarchy, particularly after similar defeats to Liverpool.
The club’s decision to stick with their manager, made over the summer, still stands, but the pressure is mounting ahead of crucial matches against FC Porto and Aston Villa this week. The team’s lackluster showing in their 1-1 draw with FC Twente last week has added to the growing concern.
Promoting assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy is being considered as a viable short-term solution if results don’t improve. Van Nistelrooy’s managerial experience with PSV Eindhoven, combined with the support of fellow assistant Rene Hake, who has head coaching experience in the Netherlands, makes him a strong contender.
Club officials, including co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, have already spoken to potential managerial candidates and have done their due diligence, making it clear that they are prepared to make a change if necessary. The club’s return of seven points from their first six games is their worst start to a Premier League campaign, and the pressure is on to turn things around.
The team’s recent performances have been alarming, with back-to-back 3-0 home league defeats to Liverpool and Spurs, as well as a lackluster showing in the second half of the 1-1 draw with FC Twente. The club is taking a careful approach, but it’s clear that significant improvement is needed, and fast, to avoid further upheaval.
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