Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag let down by trio after Coventry win as sack threat looms
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag may hope that minority owners INEOS look beyond the Red Devils’ capitulation against Coventry as the Dutchman bids to keep his job beyond the summer. Ten Hag remains at risk of the sack if INEOS decide that an FA Cup final appearance is not enough for him to remain in the Old Trafford hot seat.
Related articles Man Utd boss Ten Hag makes angry demand to squad after Coventry FA Cup victory Man Utd have new concern after Coventry scare as Marcus Rashford footage emergesUnited allowed a 3-0 lead slip against Coventry, although won on penalties to book an FA Cup showdown with Manchester City. If Ten Hag does go, he could blame three players for the woeful second-half display against the Championship side.
Casemiro
After such a disappointing second-half performance, United’s players would have been well-advised to show some dignity during the penalty shootout. The message from coaches would have been to pick a spot and be sure of scoring to avoid embarrassment.
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Fortunately for Collins, he stayed central and batted Casemiro’s effort away. It came after a poor showing at centre-back for the veteran alongside Harry Maguire, in which he left too much space for Ellis Simms to begin Coventry’s second-half fight back.
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Casemiro attempted to dink an penalty down the middle but got it badly wrong (Image: Getty)Antony
In Antony’s time on the pitch, United squandered a three-goal lead, were lucky to see a fourth Coventry goal ruled out for offside, and just about squeezed through on penalties. Antony had four shots, of which none found the target.
And so quite what the Brazilian winger thought merited his goading of Coventry’s players and fans after Rasmus Hojlund’s shootout-winning penalty remains a mystery. As does Ten Hag’s repeated use of the 24-year-old despite his lack of contribution this season.
Alejandro Garnacho gave way for Antony in the 65th minute and for the third time in recent weeks, United let a lead slip after the Argentine departed the action. Antony’s two goals this season have come in the FA Cup, with none coming in his 25 Premier League appearances.
His £86m arrival from Ajax remains one of the poorest signings in recent Premier League history.
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READ MORE Erik Ten Hag ‘tests emergency Man Utd centre-back’ as injuries cause havocAaron Wan-Bissaka
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been forced to play on his unusual left side in recent months, owing to United’s defensive injury crisis. But the defender struggled against Coventry and conceded the late penalty which Haji Wright converted.
Just when the Red Devils needed cool heads to see out a 3-2 victory, Wan-Bissaka’s flailing right arm prevented a cross from finding the centre of the penalty area. It was a stonewall spot-kick which could so easily have been avoided.
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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag let down by trio after Coventry win as sack threat looms
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag let down by trio after Coventry win as sack threat looms
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag let down by trio after Coventry win as sack threat looms
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag let down by trio after Coventry win as sack threat looms
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