It’s been a significant seven days for Erik ten Hag and Manchester United, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe deciding to stick with the Dutchman for next season.
08.06.2024 - 16:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Louis van Gaal has aimed a cheeky dig at Manchester United while urging Sir Jim Ratcliffe to keep Erik ten Hag. The United boss faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford despite leading the club to FA Cup glory.
While Manchester United finished eighth in the Premier League, Ten Hag still managed to get his hands on some silverware and secure Europa League qualification. The Dutchman currently sees his contract expire next year, but it remains unclear whether or not he'll remain head coach next term.
Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of Euro 2024 this summer, Van Gaal was quizzed on his fellow countrymen's future. The Netherlands boss insisted that Ten Hag needs more to at Manchester United and compared his situation to his own a few years ago.
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Van Gaal was only given two years in the dugout at Old Trafford, winning the FA Cup in his final season. The 72-year-old said: "Yes of course (he should stay) but I also needed more time. I also won the FA Cup, and before me, 20 years nobody had won the FA Cup.
"Now, Erik is winning the FA Cup, the first year also (qualifying for the) Champions League so I don't think you have to sack him – he needs more time. But I can also be more critical, he's not done it fantastically. You can be with a lot of criticism but he's also shown he's a good manager."
In March 2022, Van Gaal warned Ten Hag against taking the reins at Manchester United. The former Red Devils boss said: "Erik ten Hag is a great coach and that is always good for Manchester United.
"But Manchester United are a
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