Erik ten Hag’s blunt assessment of Donny van de Beek’s Manchester United struggles has been backed by ex-Red Devils defender Jaap Stam.
Ten Hag is the overwhelming favourite to be named as United’s next permanent manager, having completed his first interview for the vacant post earlier this week. It is understood that the Ajax boss has outlined his plans and philosophy for the job to Old Trafford bosses, who are in the process of hiring a long-term successor to Ralf Rangnick.
There is an expectation that United will confirm their fifth permanent successor to Sir Alex Ferguson before the end of the season, with ambitious reports even suggesting it could come before the end of this month.
