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.
Ten Hag has all the tools, the finest resources a management could demand, but the outcomes? Not really good. Really, just glance at the table. Manchester Uniter? Not where they should be. Not even close. Sure, injuries havent helped. While Hojlund returning is a benefit, that is only one part. Ten Hag has to be smarter, more flexible. He has shown us loyalty to his beliefs even in cases when they are not working. You cannot succeed in the Premier League this way.
This Southampton game is really massive. Not only for the points but also to demonstrate United's still-some bite to the the world. Ten Hag has to stir things up and demonstrate he has the ability. The people are worried and rightly so. We want to see this outstanding club not become a push-over. Ten Hag, this international break is your chance. Analyze, plan, and return with ideas that will drive the dread back into our opponent.