Supporters have delivered a split verdict on Erik ten Hag after watching the Manchester United manager-elect slip to defeat with Ajax in the Dutch Cup final on Sunday afternoon. Ajax were beaten 2-1 by rivals PSV Eindhoven.
Quickfire goals from Cody Gakpo and Erick Gutierrez did the damage in Rotterdam after United-linked Netherlands starlet Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring. Ajax saw a would-be equaliser from Davy Klaassen chalked off by VAR as Ten Hag relinquished his hold on the trophy.
Under his management, Ajax had won the Dutch Cup in 2019 and 2021. Still on course for a third Eredivisie title this season, though, the 52-year-old is edging closer to being appointed as permanent successor to sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the Old Trafford dugout. No official announcement has been made in that respect.
