Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag unconcerned about future after Spurs loss

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag said that he isn't thinking about his future at the club despite their recent loss to Tottenham Hotspur on September 29, Sunday.

In Short

• United put in a poor performance to lose 3-0
• Ten Hag said that he expects things to get better for his side
• United will next be in action against FC Porto in the Europa League on October 2

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has claimed that he isn't worried about his future despite the humiliating loss to Tottenham Hotspur and said he has the backing of the management. United suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, further intensifying the scrutiny surrounding Erik ten Hag’s future at the club.

The game started disastrously for United, with Spurs scoring within the first three minutes. Micky van de Ven charged through the heart of United’s defence with minimal resistance, delivering the ball to an unmarked Brennan Johnson, who easily slotted home the opening goal. This set the tone for what became a thoroughly dismal outing for Ten Hag’s side at Old Trafford.

The defeat leaves Manchester United languishing in 12th place, a stark contrast to their ambitions. With memories of last season's underperformance still fresh—United finished a dismal eighth in the Premier League—fans were quick to express their dissatisfaction. Many left the stadium early, having seen enough after their side suffered their second consecutive 3-0 home defeat in the league, following their loss to Liverpool on September 1.

However, Ten Hag said he isn't thinking about his future at the moment. The Dutch tactician said that the decision for him to stay was made along with the leadership group at the club and they knew things would take time.

Ten Hag said that he expects things to get better for his side.

"No, I am not thinking about this," he told reporters. "We all made in togetherness this decision to stay together, as ownership, as a leadership group, in the summer. We also knew it would take some time.

"I think we will get better. And we all are there on one page, in one boat together, the ownership, the leadership group, the staff and the players group as well. So no, I don't have that concern."

Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke added to United’s misery with clinical finishes, capitalising on a disorganised defence that struggled to contain Spurs throughout. Matters only worsened for United after captain Bruno Fernandes was shown a red card for a reckless high challenge on James Maddison in the 42nd minute, reducing them to 10 men.

Ten Hag, visibly frustrated, lamented his team's inability to correct defensive errors that had plagued them in a recent 1-1 Europa League draw against Twente, particularly conceding a goal strikingly similar to Johnson's early strike.

"We are very disappointed when you can see it again, a goal like this," the Dutchman said. "It shouldn't happen, and especially when you address it so loud and clear, how we have to deal with such situations."

United will next be in action against FC Porto in the Europa League on Wednesday, October 2.