With Sir Jim Ratcliffe leading the charge, Manchester United is set for a major overhaul. Erik ten Hag’s future remains uncertain despite reaching the FA Cup final, with potential replacements being considered. The club is identifying young talent to bolster their squad, with Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni, Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, and Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala on their radar.
Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund has faced conflicts with teammates Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot, contributing to the team’s struggles this season. Hojlund’s concerns about Fernandes’ lack of service were addressed with the coaching staff, while a disagreement with Dalot after a Champions League loss further isolated the Dane. Despite resolving these issues, they reflect the fractured nature of the dressing room as United underperformed, failing to qualify for the Champions League.
Donny van de Beek’s time at Manchester United is coming to an end, as the midfielder will leave Old Trafford upon his return from his loan spell at Eintracht Frankfurt this summer. The Dutch international has struggled to break into the Red Devils’ starting lineup since his arrival in 2020, and despite the arrival of Erik ten Hag, his future at the club remains uncertain. Eintracht Frankfurt has opted against exercising their purchase option, opening the door for van de Beek to move elsewhere in the summer.
Controversy over an extra-time goal has emerged in the FA Cup clash between Coventry City and Manchester United. New footage suggests that Coventry’s Victor Torp may have been onside when he scored, despite being ruled out for offside by VAR. Coventry had fought back from a three-goal deficit to take the match to extra time, but their hopes of a dramatic winner were dashed by the offside call.
Coventry City wing-back Milan van Ewijk held his head high despite the team’s FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester United. Van Ewijk commendably kept Marcus Rashford in check, helping Coventry push United to extra time. The Championship side ultimately lost on penalties, but Van Ewijk expressed pride in his performance.
Manchester City and Manchester United’s U18 teams will face off in the Premier League Cup final on Tuesday, following City’s defeat in the league title race to United. While the players are seeking revenge, coaches aim to focus on delivering a strong performance and potentially securing millions in transfer fees through cup victories.
During the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester United and Coventry City, Coventry players noticed Marcus Rashford’s lackluster performance in the second half. They believed he could have played a more significant role and expressed sympathy with United fans disappointed by his form. Rashford’s future with the club is uncertain due to his deteriorating performance and behavioral issues. Erik ten Hag’s management style and United’s poor season are also under scrutiny.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is under intense scrutiny following a near-miss against Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-finals. Despite a 3-0 lead, United conceded three goals in quick succession, forcing the match into extra time and penalties. Despite the eventual victory, pundits and fans believe Ten Hag’s position is untenable.
Andre Onana should have been sent off during Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final win over Coventry, according to Jeff Stelling. Onana was booked during normal time and picked up an additional yellow during the penalty shootout, but according to the laws of the game, yellow cards picked up during the game are reset during a shootout. Stelling believes that Onana should have been shown a second yellow card for time-wasting after he went behind his goal and took a swig of water. Despite United ultimately reaching the FA Cup final, it’s hard not to feel they did so in an embarrassing fashion.
Manchester United’s new ownership has decided against hiring Julian Nagelsmann as manager, opting instead to focus on creating a long-term ‘game model’ for the club. Nagelsmann was considered, but the club felt his specific playing style and the need to adapt the team to it were not in line with their current situation.
