“Sometimes you have to face challenges and sometimes it goes up, sometimes goes down, but I am sure we will make it a success like we did the last two seasons.” – Erik ten Hag of Manchester United is once again complicating matters for himself with his latest remarks.

Erik ten Hag is under significant pressure ahead of Manchester United’s upcoming match against Brentford, which could potentially be his final game as the club’s manager.

The Dutch coach’s future was widely debated during the international break, with many expecting the club’s board to dismiss him during that period.

However, despite discussions in London, the Manchester United hierarchy decided to give him more time, though it seems that Ten Hag is just one poor result away from being sacked.

The Red Devils have had a disappointing start to the 2024/25 season, currently sitting 14th in the Premier League with only two wins from seven matches.

Their struggles have extended to the Europa League, where they have yet to secure a victory, leading to growing frustration among the fans at Old Trafford.

Despite the mounting pressure, Ten Hag appeared upbeat in his Friday press conference, but he continues to make things difficult for himself with his comments.

He expressed optimism about the team’s progress, citing promising patterns and statistics as signs of improvement.

“We have a mountain to climb, but that’s top football,” the 54-year-old stated, as reported by Sky Sports. “You face challenges, and sometimes things go up, sometimes they go down, but I’m confident we will succeed as we have in the last two seasons.

I believe we are moving in the right direction. I see the good things beneath the surface—good patterns and positive stats that show we’re on the right track. Still, the league standings don’t lie, and our current position is not good enough.”

Manchester United need to address Erik ten Hag’s communication problems. Although English isn’t his native language, the Dutch coach’s way of speaking about matches is making it harder for him to keep his job at Old Trafford.

The 54-year-old has been making unhelpful comments for months, giving the media plenty of material to criticize. Ten Hag could make life easier by sticking to straightforward responses, rather than trying to defend his position by mentioning good patterns and statistics. At the end of the day, what Manchester United fans really want are results and trophies.