Man Utd dressing room 'leak' reveals damning details about Erik ten Hag after Crystal Palace humiliation

A dressing room 'leak' at Manchester United has revealed the details about Erik ten Hag following his side's crushing defeat to Crystal Palace.

Man United were condemned to their 13th league defeat of the season after their 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Palace, who secured a first-ever league double.

After the match, Ten Hag was branded 'deluded' for what he said in his post-match interview immediately after their loss at Selhurst Park.

A shock name has since emerged as the 'top target' to replace the Red Devils boss, with Thomas Tuchel responding to reports he could make a stunning return to the Premier League.

Ten Hag's position at Old Trafford is under threat as The Daily Mail claim the mounting uncertainty over his future is 'eroding his authority in the dressing room'.

It's state that the 54-year-old being in charge of Man United beyond the end of the season seems increasingly unlikely, with insiders revealing that the uncertainty has seeped into the dressing room and undermined the manager's position.

The report claims Sir Jim Ratcliffe has 'stopped short of giving' Ten Hag a vote of confidence, leading players to assume he no longer figures in Man United's plans going forward.

"It is understood to be affecting their response to his instructions in matches and training," states the report.

Erik ten Hag gestures on the touchline against Crystal Palace. Image: Getty

Due to the lack of good alternatives, Ineos have kept an open mind about making a decision on Ten Hag.

Following Man United's big 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup, there was belief that he could stay to be part of the club's new structure after the hires of Omar Berrada, Jason Wilcox and Dan Ashworth at board level.

But the devastating defeats to Chelsea and Palace as well as the underwhelming draws against Burnley and Bournemouth, not to mention the capitulation against Coventry City, seem to have sealed his fate.

Man United have four games remaining this season, including an FA Cup final showdown against Manchester City.

But they face Arsenal, Newcastle United and Brighton in the league before meeting their cross-town rivals at Wembley Stadium.

Ten Hag is set to be in charge for the rest of the season, but it has been suggested that Steve McClaren could step in as caretaker if the situation gets worse.

Topics: Erik Ten Hag, Manchester United, Football, Crystal Palace

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