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After Ten Hag led Manchester United to victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, I believe he has secured his position for another season. Although United's league performance this season was quite poor, winning the FA Cup is still a significant achievement. In England, aside from the Premier League title, the FA Cup is the most valuable. Therefore, this season hasn't been a complete failure for United.
Moreover, United has been plagued by injuries this season. Several players are expected to leave in the summer, and if they can bring in the players the coach needs, United will be in a better shape next season. Letting Ten Hag go now would be more detrimental to United. They would need to pay him a termination fee, and some of the players he brought in, like Antony, might not be utilized by another coach. United's failure to qualify for the Champions League has already reduced their revenue significantly, so they should be cautious with their spending this summer. Keeping Ten Hag is the best option.
Rumors about Tuchel taking over have already been dismissed, and Southgate's contract with England hasn't expired. Unless England fails to advance from the group stage in the European Championship, the FA is unlikely to change coaches before the end of the year. Delaying the decision about Ten Hag is also harmful to him and his team, as they may feel disrespected by the uncertainty.
Therefore, if United wants to achieve good results next season, they must first confirm Ten Hag's future, allowing him to prepare adequately for the upcoming season. |
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