Exclusively endorsed by Paul Scholes, Erik ten Hag receives support, yet the prevailing culture at Manchester United appears to be amiss.

According to manager Erik ten Hag, Manchester United’s squad is inadequate. This opinion was voiced after their unsatisfactory 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth, which came shortly after a 2-1 triumph over Chelsea. With their current position as sixth in the Premier League, United’s chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League are extremely uncertain.

To advance from their group, Ten Hag’s team must secure a victory against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. This pivotal game will be televised live on TNT Sports and discovery+. Furthermore, for United to advance, it is necessary for Copenhagen and Galatasaray to have a draw. If they finish in third place, United will be relegated to the UEFA Europa League play-off round.

The former manager of Ajax has been under scrutiny for his position at Old Trafford, but United legend Paul Scholes believes that changing the leadership is not what the club needs right now. Scholes, who currently works as a pundit for TNT Sports, expressed his opinion by saying, “The manager is making an effort to do the right thing, but he is struggling to demonstrate it on the football field. I don’t see anyone else who could perform any better. I personally support him, but he needs time to implement his plans, although he should hurry up.” Despite this, Scholes voiced worry regarding the club’s summer recruitment. He argues that Manchester United should not have had to rely on loan deals to acquire players like Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham or Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina. Scholes criticized the club, labeling it as a “failure,” due to the absence of young players to fill in the left-back or midfield positions.

Although Scholes supports Ten Hag as the suitable manager for Manchester United, he is concerned that patience could diminish if Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the founder of Ineos, finalizes a 25-percent acquisition of the club. His company would gain control of the daily sporting activities as a consequence. Scholes expressed uncertainty, questioning if there is a limit to how much worse the situation can become. Are we simply obliged to accept that this is our current state?

Despite the team’s difficulties, Scholes firmly believes that replacing the manager is not the solution. He argues that Ten Hag should be granted sufficient time to execute his strategies. Nevertheless, he acknowledges that the pressure will increase if there are no improvements in the near future, particularly if new owners come in and desire to introduce their own staff. You can catch the Manchester United versus Bayern Munich game on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, commencing at 19:00 UK time on Tuesday, December 12. TNT Sports can be accessed through popular TV providers like discovery+, BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media. To locate nearby venues that broadcast TNT Sports, supporters can utilize the Pub Finder feature.