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Nicholas Ioannou, a former Manchester United hopeful, faced despair due to injury and was ultimately released by the club in 2014. After stints at various clubs, he has found renewed purpose at Sampdoria in Serie B, slowly working towards redemption after a tumultuous start to his career.

Mathijs de Ligt claimed Erik ten Hag remains calm amid Manchester United’s rough start to the season. Despite three losses in six games, De Ligt, who joined from Bayern Munich, believes Ten Hag can motivate the team. He acknowledged the challenges of the Premier League compared to the Eredivisie.

Erik ten Hag faces potential dismissal from Manchester United, prompting speculation about potential successors, notably Italian manager Max Allegri. Gazzetta dello Sport reports Allegri is favored by Sir Alex Ferguson, while Thomas Tuchel is also a contender. Allegri’s candidacy has been recurrent amid ongoing uncertainty at Old Trafford.

Joshua Zirkzee made a strong debut for Manchester United, scoring against Fulham, but hasn’t netted since. Despite this, he’s shown promise. While excelling at Bologna last season, Zirkzee recently met former teammates in Liverpool, requesting Manchester United’s approval for the emotional reunion before their Champions League match.

Scott McTominay has started well at Napoli after his €30m transfer from Manchester United, contributing a goal and an assist in four matches. Italian journalist Riccardo Trevisani criticized Manchester United for selling him, calling the club’s recent transfer decisions poor and likening it to a “graveyard” for players.

Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United faces mounting criticism after a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham. Dutch legend Marco van Basten criticized both the players and Ten Hag’s signings, including Manuel Ugarte. He asserts that the squad lacks quality players, raising concerns about Ten Hag’s future if performance doesn’t improve.

Mateo Mejia, a former Manchester United striker, joined Sevilla in January 2023 and recently made his first-team debut in a 1-1 draw against Athletic Club Bilbao. Praised for his impact, Mejia’s performance suggests he may rise above summer signing Kelechi Iheanacho in Sevilla’s attacker hierarchy.

Despite Manchester United’s recent struggles, Christian Eriksen’s situation has improved, earning more playing time under Erik ten Hag. Denmark’s coach Lars Knudsen praised Eriksen for his skills and form, emphasizing his importance for the national team ahead of Euro 2024. Eriksen has proven his critics wrong with his performance.

Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek revealed he nearly quit football due to struggles at Manchester United, following an unsuccessful four-year stint. Now at Girona, he aims to revive his career amid injuries to teammates. Despite past challenges, he feels fit and motivated to pursue his passion for the game.

Manchester United has struggled with only two wins in their last seven matches, raising concerns about Erik ten Hag’s future. Dutch journalist Valentijn Driessen suggested that Ten Hag’s assistant, Ruud van Nistelrooy, could replace him, as he is familiar with the club and well-regarded by players. Ten Hag faces pressure to perform in upcoming matches.