Pundits give verdicts on Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag - and one potential replacement

Manchester United are back in Premier League action on Sunday and face a tough trip to Anfield to face Liverpool.

United were dumped out of the Champions League on Tuesday after losing 1-0 at home to Bayern Munich. Erik ten Hag's side finished bottom of Group A, meaning they haven't dropped into the Europa League and will not play European football in the new year.

Ten Hag's misery was compounded by injuries to both Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw, who are both doubts for Sunday's trip to Anfield and a return to where they lost 7-0 last season. Bruno Fernandes will certainly be absent, having picked up a fifth yellow card last weekend.

The Reds boss is under increasing pressure, with reports suggesting Sir Jim Ratcliffe could make the call to replace him, and that has sparked plenty of chat among pundits covering United.

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Marco van Basten has backed Erik ten Hag to prove himself once again at Manchester United - but admits that his compatriot has made one or two transfer mistakes behind the scenes.

Ten Hag was appointed by United last summer and enjoyed a successful first season with the club. The 53-year-old ended their six-year trophy hoodoo in the Carabao Cup and reached the FA Cup final.

United also returned to the Champions League with a third-place finish in the Premier League, although things are not looking too good for the Dutchman right now. His side were dumped out of Europe on Tuesday night and they are some way off the pace domestically.

Van Basten needs no introduction for what he achieved in the game, while the Netherlands great