“This club has nothing to offer you my friend. You should have left you managed to win the FA cup. Now their fans won’t shut up about how terrible you are ” – Erik ten Hag has been advised to “quit” Manchester United as a close friend has revealed the manager’s genuine emotions regarding rumors of his potential dismissal.

Erik ten Hag has been advised by a close friend that he should have stepped down as Manchester United manager over the summer, with the friend describing it as a “miracle” that Ten Hag is still in charge.

After a poor start to the season, including three losses from six Premier League games, the Dutchman is under significant pressure.

His position became even more precarious after United squandered a 2-0 lead against FC Porto in the Europa League. A bad result against Aston Villa could potentially lead to his dismissal.

Ten Hag’s future has been uncertain for nearly a year, with rumors of his potential exit emerging last season before a surprise win over Manchester City helped secure him a contract extension.

Despite this, his friend Leon Ten Voorde believes Ten Hag should have left after winning the FA Cup, exiting on a high note. Ten Voorde said, “He’s had a lot of injuries this past year, but coaches always think they can turn things around.”

Ten Hag remains confident he can improve the team’s fortunes, insisting that the club should be judged at the end of the season, not now.

However, reports suggest that Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a minority shareholder, is considering replacing Ten Hag with Thomas Tuchel, who was previously approached but declined the position.

Meanwhile, former players like Paul Merson and Paul Scholes have expressed concerns about Ten Hag’s tenure, with Scholes suggesting that the team has regressed under his leadership.

Gary Neville has also voiced opposition to the potential appointment of Gareth Southgate as a replacement.