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Louis van Gaal gives Erik ten Hag sack verdict and admits Man Utd boss has 'not done things fantastically'

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Updated 18:30 8 Jun 2024 GMT+1Published 18:31 8 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Louis van Gaal gives Erik ten Hag sack verdict and admits Man Utd boss has 'not done things fantastically'

Louis van Gaal has given his verdict on whether Erik ten Hag should be sacked.

Chris Byfield

Chris Byfield

Louis van Gaal has given his verdict on whether Erik ten Hag should be sacked.

The United hierarchy is undergoing a season review after a topsy-turvy campaign that saw the club claim their lowest-ever Premier League finish but also win the FA Cup.

The club's minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made several changes to transform the club off the pitch and there has been speculation in recent months that a similar change will come in the dugout.

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However, former manager Van Gaal has insisted his compatriot Ten Hag should remain at the Old Trafford helm, despite a disappointing season.

Van Gaal, who was dismissed as United manager back in 2016 a day after winning the FA Cup, told Sky Sports: "Yes, of course (should be given more time).

“But I also needed more time at that time. I also won the FA Cup and before me 20 years nobody (at United) won the FA Cup.

“Now Erik is winning the FA Cup and the first year also (qualified for) the Champions League so I don't think you have to sack him. He needs more time.

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“But I can also be more critical. He has not done things fantastically. You can raise a lot of criticism but he has also shown that he is a good manager”.

In his first season at Old Trafford Ten Hag guided United to a third-place Premier League finish, while the club won the Carabao Cup, their first piece of silverware in six years.

However, this term their European campaign was over by Christmas after finishing at rock bottom of a group featuring Bayern Munich, Copenhagen and Galatasaray. Meanwhile, Newcastle knocked United out of the Carabao Cup.

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The turbulent season ultimately saw them finish eighth in the table, but win the FA Cup against rivals Manchester City.

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Featured Image Credit: Getty/Sky Sports

Topics: Manchester United, Erik Ten Hag, Louis Van Gaal, Premier League, FA Cup, Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Chris Byfield
Chris Byfield

Sport journalist with experience writing on football, rugby, boxing and the Olympics. I'm also a Crystal Palace fan. Please don't hold this against me.

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