Two reasons why MU hesitates to fire coach Erik ten Hag

While some fans are calling for the Red Devils to sack Erik ten Hag, the former Liverpool midfielder also believes that the Old Trafford team needs to do so if they want to 'save' their disastrous season.

MU just suffered another humiliating defeat, 0-3 against Bournemouth and the 11th defeat in 23 matches in all competitions, since the beginning of the season. And tomorrow night (3am on December 13), Erik ten Hag's army is at risk of falling into another shock: being eliminated in the Champions League group stage, even if they beat Bayern Munich (if Copenhagen vs Galatasaray does not end in a draw).

There is speculation that Erik ten Hag could be fired by MU in a scenario similar to Mourinho and Solskjaer, following the defeat to Liverpool, when they are set to meet again this season.

However, according to Athletic, two reasons could prevent MU from firing Erik ten Hag these days, even if they wanted to.

Firstly, because Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £1.25 billion acquisition of 25% of MU shares has not been completed, the Glazer family does not want any changes.

Having agreed to let the British billionaire take care of all sports, including football, Erik ten Hag's fate will be decided when Sir Jim Ratcliffe officially starts work at Old Trafford.

Second, regarding the compensation if MU fires Erik ten Hag. According to The Sun, this is a huge number, up to 15 million pounds - the highest compensation for 'firing' a general of the club, with Mourinho having received in the past.

Not to mention, according to the assessment and those who know MU well, their problem is not in the head coach's position but is rooted in instability at the top.

Erik ten Hag and MU have a stressful week, when they host Bayern Munich tomorrow night (3am on December 13) and then have an uncertain trip to Anfield of Liverpool at 11:30pm on December 17.