Southampton fought their way through to the English Premier League this season and it seems they’re going back to relegation because they’re incapable of handling the tough oppositions. Manchester United lost their peak and winning becomes very challenging for the Red Devils. Erik Ten Hag needs to put himself together because he has more responsibilities to take good care of and wouldn’t relent in any slight position of grabbing three points from his opponent. Southampton pulled to be a competent threat for the Red Devils, but they’ve to obtain winning which is generally important for the club.
Imagine now a club as big as Manchester United is faced with Southampton and it is not promising to be able to win 3 points easily, isn't this a very serious problem in the club. Because in terms of reputation, Manchester United should be above Southampton. There is still 1 week to really improve, Erik Ten Hag should not continue to embarrass himself in the eyes of the fans. I know he continues to get support from United top brass, but everything will be worse if he loses to Southampton. It's like Erik Ten Hag spitting in his own face.
I see this as a clear opportunity for Erik ten Hag and his team to find the joy of victory again. Evidence Southampton still has no points with 3 losses so far. MU with a better quality squad is expected to easily win against Southampton. the current international break is enough time for strategist Erik Ten Hag to adjust to help MU stay on track. Not only that, MU will welcome the return of Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund after injury. If I were a MU fan, I wouldn't forgive Erik ten Hag if they lost this match again. If it is true, Erik ten Hag should consider resigning as head coach soon.
It is if only he realized thay he is not capable of coaching Manchester united and be sincere with himself. Apart from that, Ten Hag might want to continue as head coach in United believing there will be a better season which might be in 100 years to come. Can't Ten Hag see that he is turning united to an average club.
Winning Southampton should be easy but that is not a guarantee because nobody knows if Ten Hag will be able to win the weak Southampton because his strategy is also weak. I am happy for Hojilund thay is back from injury, at least he will add impact on the game.