Four Man Utd players saving Ten Hag from being fired, claims Savage
Erik ten Hag’s position as Man Utd boss has come under scrutiny this season, with the team currently sitting in sixth place in the Premier League, eight points away from the Champions League places. However, Robbie Savage believes that the performances of the academy graduates are keeping Ten Hag in his job.
Notably, 19-year-old Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo have made significant contributions to the team, helping secure wins and goals for United. This has led to a strong run of form for the club, winning four of their last six games.
Savage highlighted the importance of the academy players, emphasizing the need for Ten Hag to continue giving them opportunities in the first team. He believes that the young players, along with the returning Luke Shaw and the performance of Rasmus Hojlund, have the potential to elevate Manchester United’s overall standing in the Premier League.
He predicts a top-seven finish for the team this season if Ten Hag continues to place his faith in the academy graduates. Savage’s assessment also raised concerns about the club’s recruitment and spending, pointing out that the success of the academy players is in stark contrast to the poor recruitment strategy.
He believes that the young dynamic players, including Rashford, Hojlund, and Garnacho, are key to the team’s future success. The text concludes with the acknowledgment that a seventh-place finish would be disappointing for the team and its supporters, given the previous strong third-place finish in the league.
