Man Utd fans expecting Erik ten Hag announcement if Liverpool embarrass them at Anfield
dailystar.co.ukManchester United fans are expecting Erik ten Hag to be unveiled as their new manager should the Red Devils fall to an embarrassing defeat at Liverpool this evening.The Ajax boss has verbally agreed to take the reins at Old Trafford in the summer where he will begin a mass exodus - including the departure of five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ten Hag is expected to pen a four-year deal and will take charge once Ralf Rangnick moves upstairs to take on a consultancy role at the end of the season.United fans are eagerly awaiting his appointment after enduring another nightmare season without challenging for silverware.
The summer arrivals of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Ronaldo were meant to signal a title charge but the Red Devils find themselves 20 points behind rivals Manchester City with just six Premier League matches to play.And with Rangnick's popularity dwindling, Man Utd fans are hoping a defeat tonight could spell an early exit for the German boss.
One supporter tweeted a picture from the BBC sitcom The Office entitled "Go and get the Ten Hag announcement" with the caption "United admin when we hold 5 to Liverpool tomorrow."Another joked: "Manchester United are planning to Officially announce ERIK TEN Hag on Wednesday after Liverpool lash us like 6 just to make us forget everything, nice move!" While a third commented: "Man Utd will announce Ten Hag the day after Liverpool beat us.
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