Coventry helps Man Utd get one step closer to Zidane

 A win that feels like a loss against Coventry City could seriously shake coach Erik Ten Hag’s position.

Man Utd took fans on an emotional roller coaster in the FA Cup Semi-Final. Before the ball rolled at Wembley, experts predicted that the Red Devils would have an easy victory against Coventry City, a team from the Championship.

Indeed, Man Utd led Coventry by 3 goals after only 58 minutes. They played outstandingly at that time and people thought that the ticket to the Final would automatically belong to the Red Devils. 

However, Coventry had the best 30 minutes of football in FA Cup history. They rallied and scored 3 consecutive goals to drag their opponents into extra time. Even if it weren’t for the god of luck stopping them in the 120th minute, this team would have made Man Utd cry. 

Despite winning on penalty kicks, Man Utd fans were very dissatisfied with what the home team performed at Wembely.

Man Utd fans suggest Sir Jim Ratcliffe fire Erik Ten Hag : “Ratcliffe and Man Utd need to learn from Tottenham. Fire Ten Hag before the FA Cup final.”

Former football player Alan Shearer believes that Man Utd’s board of directors should consider the future of coach Erik Ten Hag. “I think the future of the Manchester United coach is determined. Even if they win the FA Cup, I think he will leave,”  Shearer said on the Rest Is Football podcast. 

“He was like that. He got the text (fired) after the game,”  Lineker said.

“I don’t know, it’s just a guess but I look at the attitude and ability of the players and I just have that feeling,”  Lineker commented after looking at Man Utd’s performance. 

With Ten Hag, he appeared calm under the pressure of losing his seat, as revealed by Mail Sport. However, that will not stop Sir Jim’s determination to renew the club. Currently, Man Utd’s Board of Directors is focusing on perfecting the system. Therefore, for the time being Ten Hag’s seat will remain intact. However, it will not be certain at the end of this season. That is the reason why Lineker believes that even if he wins the FA Cup, Ten Hag cannot guarantee his position at Old Trafford.

 Man Utd needs a talented coach like Zidane. 

Currently, Man Utd is watching many coaches. The latest person mentioned by the British press is Zinedine Zidane. He is someone who has affirmed his class in both periods leading Real Madrid. 

There will be some barriers such as language or culture if Zidane comes to England. However, this is someone with “winning DNA”. It is what ensures Sir Jim rebuilds Man Utd culture. Perhaps, Man Utd needs a little determination at the negotiating table to convince Zidane, after what happened at Wembley