The timing of Manchester United’s routine defeat to Liverpool is particularly bad timing for Erik ten Hag, who now has to stew on the scoreline for two weeks before getting the chance to put things right.
An international break on the back of playing their arch-rivals had been identified as a potential pressure point in the week leading up to the fixture.
Now, the Dutch tactician is facing up to the latest examinations of his Red Devils side and whether he is up to the job of ever living up to the high expectations that still exist around Old Trafford.
Leave a Reply