Frank Christian
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, faces uncertainty about his future after his team’s disappointing 3-3 draw against Porto, where they squandered a two-goal lead.
Following a heavy 3-0 loss to Tottenham in the Premier League, United sought to redeem themselves in Porto, but the outcome only raises further concerns.
The match saw the visitors take an impressive early lead with goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund, making it 2-0 at Estadio Dragao.
As Porto mounted a comeback, Ten Hag seemed to lose his tactical plan, and Samu Omordion’s two goals turned the game around, giving Porto a 3-2 advantage.
With captain Bruno Fernandes receiving a red card for the second consecutive match, it was Harry Maguire, surprisingly, who came off the bench to secure a late equalizer just before the final whistle.
Man United have won just 1 of their last 10 games in Europe under Erik ten Hag….
Five defeats, four draws and a 1-0 win against Copenhagen at Old Trafford. pic.twitter.com/0jk9YMQpn5
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 3, 2024
The defeat against Spurs reportedly placed Ten Hag’s role at risk, leading to speculation that the forthcoming matches, especially against Aston Villa and in Porto, might be critical.
As Ten Hag was unable to secure a necessary win in Porto, the next game at Villa Park on October 6 could ultimately determine his future before the international break.
A lackluster performance against Villa could signal the end of Ten Hag’s tenure at Manchester United amid ongoing challenges for the team.
