‘On trial’ - Keane and Neville among pundits to cast verdict on Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to make a decision on Erik ten Hag as manager of Manchester United by the end of the season with his future less than secure.

The Dutchman has won just 50% of the club’s 36 matches so far this season and Ratcliffe is ‘not completely sold’ on the 54-year-old. MEN Sport understands that Roberto De Zerbi is one of the names shortlisted as a potential replacement option.

Ten Hag ended United’s six-season wait for a trophy a year ago when he lifted the Carabao Cup at Wembley before securing a top four spot. However, an early Champions League exit and poor league form has left his future at Old Trafford in the balance.

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And with Ratcliffe making changes among backroom staff, the INEOS chief could decide that a change in the dugout is needed. Here is what a number of former United players have said about Ten Hag’s tenure.

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"It's a harsh word to use, 'on trial', because most managers are under pressure, but when you're Manchester United manager, that pressure comes.

"Is he on trial? Yes, he probably is until the end of the season. If he doesn't get his hands on the FA Cup or get into the Champions League, that pressure will be building."

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“If you look at the guy [Berrada] who has come in from City as CEO and they're obviously looking to get Dan Ashworth in from Newcastle - they're going to make a decision, I think, quite quickly, if not already.

“I suspect Jim Ratcliffe and Dave Brailsford already know whether they are going to keep Erik ten Hag as manager next season. I can’t believe they're going to wait until May to make that