New Manchester United Minority Owner Blames Erik ten Hag’s Struggle on Overwork

In a shocking revelation, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the new minority owner of Manchester United, has stated that manager Erik ten Hag struggled last season due to doing too much. The Dutchman’s efforts to revamp the squad and fix issues at Old Trafford were deemed excessive by Ratcliffe, who believes this led to the team’s disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League.

Contrary to expectations, ten Hag’s first season at Manchester United did not replicate the success of his debut campaign, where he finished third in the league and won the EFL Cup. The Red Devils would have missed out on European competition if not for their dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, which secured a spot in the UEFA Europa League.

Ratcliffe’s comments have shed light on the challenges ten Hag faced during his maiden season at Old Trafford. In an interview with The Times, the billionaire businessman praised the manager’s dedication, saying, “Erik is a good guy and has been doing his best, but doing too much. He was trying to sort out the squad and fix leaks in the roof at the same time.”

The revelation has sparked debate among Manchester United fans and pundits, with some arguing that ten Hag’s workload was indeed unsustainable, while others believe that the manager’s struggles were a result of the team’s poor squad dynamics and lack of depth.

As the Red Devils look to improve their performance in the upcoming season, Ratcliffe’s comments have added a new layer of complexity to the team’s rebuilding process. The question remains whether ten Hag can find a better balance between squad management and fixture congestion to lead Manchester United back to the top of the Premier League table.