Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has expressed skepticism about manager Erik ten Hag’s future at the club, suggesting that even an unexpected FA Cup victory at the end of the month may not save his job.
Despite Manchester United ending their Premier League season with a 2-0 win against Brighton, Ten Hag remains under pressure after a challenging campaign.
His team endured 19 losses across all competitions, finished eighth in the Premier League, and is on the verge of missing out on European football for the first time since 2015, unless they can secure victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final next weekend.
Ferdinand voiced doubts about Ten Hag’s tenure, foreseeing that the club’s co-owners, Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS, will assess and potentially terminate his position following the outcome of the FA Cup final.
“Win or lose, I don’t think Ten Hag will be there next season,” Ferdinand stated on his FIVE YouTube channel.
“I believe the club will look elsewhere. I don’t think winning the FA Cup changes anything in the eyes of INEOS. This is just my assumption, I haven’t spoken to anyone there.”
