Breaking News: Roy Keane makes stance clear on sacking Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag after Arsenal loss

Erik ten Hag’s potential dismissal as Manchester United’s head coach has been discussed by Roy Keane.

Even after Manchester United’s 1-0 loss to Arsenal at home, Roy Keane has urged the team to support Erik ten Hag and give him more time in the position. The pressure on the Dutch head coach is getting greater, and the Red Devils may have to play without any European football next season.

However, after two years under Ten Hag’s leadership, Keane wants United to demonstrate their faith. When asked if he thought Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the new INEOS hierarchy could break with the current boss, he said, “I hope he’s given more time.”

“He’s an experienced manager, certainly not easy getting interviewed after the game where the stats for this team are so bad, in terms of the record defeats, where they are in the table, their struggles in Europe,” Keane said after observing Ten Hag being surprisingly upbeat in his post-match interview, where he took the positives from the defeat.

“Yes, they have a difficult interview; they have a cup final in a few weeks. He’s attempting to maintain his good attitude in the face of challenging inquiries about the players behind him and his tactical prowess.

“Is he capable tactically? I hope that’s the case. He is quite open about the injuries, which leads me to believe that the team has had real issues. However, I suppose you eventually lose that belief when you start losing games and find yourself in eighth place in the table.

“However, I would never sit in the studio and wish for the manager to be fired or think anything similar. I’m hoping for more time for him. They can get back together and, if necessary, reorganize the club once summer arrives.

“The club is facing serious issues, but I hope he is given an opportunity to turn things around because, let’s face it, there were some good things last year. However, he is under a great deal of pressure and faces enormous challenges ahead.”