Manchester United will host Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday in now what appears a must-win game for Erik ten Hag following successive defeats
Video Loading
Video Unavailable
| Andre Onana’s recent form brought under question | Football Digest |
If Erik ten Hag was seeking a dream start to Manchester United’s 2023/24 campaign, then it’s quickly descended into a nightmare.
The Red Devils and their fans are still reeling from their shambolic home defeat by Galatasaray on Tuesday night, which came just three days after being humbled at the same venue by Crystal Palace. And the loss came amid a series of errors of new keeper Andre Onana, whose place in the side is coming under increasing scrutiny.
Brentford will be the next team to visit Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday, United’s last game before the international break. And Ten Hag’s side dare not lose, having already tasted four defeats in just seven league matches thus far.
And as the prolonged, and for fans frustrating, takeover saga enters day 318 we bring you the latest headlines from Old Trafford….
Ten Hag tipped for shock Ajax return
Former Ajax striker Kenneth Perez has insisted it’s “not a crazy idea” for Erik ten Hag back to return to the club amid his struggled at Manchester United.
“Imagine if Erik ten Hag were fired, would it be very crazy for Ajax to ask him back?” Perez said on ESPN’s Voetbalpraat (via Metro). The Danish international had two stints at Ajax as a player, and won the Eredivisie under Ten Hag’s assistant Steve McClaren when the pair were at FC Twente.
“Manchester United is known for the fact that things can get difficult if things don’t go well,” the 49-year-old added. “Then it’s not a crazy idea, is it?”
Read more here.
Onana considers Cameroon u-turn
Andre Onana might skip AFCON due to his club form (
Image:
Visionhaus/Getty Images)
HAVE YOUR SAY! Should Erik ten Hag drop Andre Onana?Comment below.
Andre Onana’s Manchester United nightmare is set to prompt another U-turn on his international career with Cameroon.
The goalkeeper made a shock return to play in the 3-0 win over Burundi on September 12, a result which secured the Indomitable Lions a place at the Nations Cup in the Ivory Coast in January. Were he selected for the tournament, he could miss as many as nine games for United.
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more
Watch the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League and much more
TNT Sports gives you access to games across the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, Serie A and many more. You can also watch the biggest clashes in boxing, UFC, WWE and the get exclusive action from MLB all for one payment every month. You can watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.
£29.99 a month and get access to discovery+ Premium at no extra cost
TNT Sports
But after being called into the national squad for the October games with Russia and Senegal, ESPN is claiming Onana may head back into the international wilderness. He is keen to focus on regaining his form at United and will hold talks with Cameroon officials before he commits himself to playing at AFCON.
Read more here.
United duo called up by England
Maguire is back in the England squad (
Image:
Offside via Getty Images)
Harry Maguire and Marcus Rashford have been named in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for October fixtures against Australia and Italy.
Maguire again retains his place despite struggling to hold down a starting berth at United. His last England outing resulted in an own goal in the 3-1 win over Scotland, which prompted Southgate to vehemently defend the under-fire centre back.
The duo are the only players from the club to be names in the squad. However, Ten Hag is preparing for a raft of international call-ups from elsewhere for his players.
Read more here.
Join our new WhatsApp community! Click this link to receive your daily dose of **Mirror Football **content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
