What Ten Hag must do to save job

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 25 Oct 2024 13:12 BST
• 3 min read

Erik ten Hag must win four of his next five games to save his Manchester United job, according to reports.

The Dutchman enjoyed a win over Brentford last Saturday but the side's campaign in Europe continues to be winless. On Thursday evening, United were held to a 1-1 draw by Fenerbahce, meaning that they have picked up three points out of a possible nine so far in the competition.

After the game, Ten Hag said that there were positives to take on board but it was another case of the team not getting out of third gear and letting a lead slip away.

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The head coach has remained buoyant that his job is not in danger, even after United made their worst-ever Premier League finish last season, with the club finishing in eighth spot.

And now the Mirror have reported that Ten Hag, with five games before the next break, will be "expected to produce four wins."

Their next game is against West Ham, who were thrashed by neighbours Tottenham last weekend. United will then face Leicester City at home in the EFL Cup and then a Premier League clash against Chelsea.

Then it's a Europa League clash against AOK Thessaloniki FC before a Premier League clash against Leicester City.

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United have four names on a shortlist to replace Ten Hag if he is given the sack. These include three who have never before managed in the Premier League.

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Nevertheless, the focus is on United and on the four men they have lined up to potentially replace Ten Hag.

According to TeamTalk, they are: Massimiliano Allegri, Graham Potter, Edin Terzic and Lucien Favre.

All of these managers are currently not working with any clubs, meaning that the would be available to start at Old Trafford instantly. This should be a worry for Ten Hag, with Man Utd already exploring the interest of these bosses.