The pressure is mounting on Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, who is now facing a precarious situation over his handling of a player who has 'a lousy attitude.'
Despite winning a League Cup trophy last season and securing a spot in the Champions League, the Red Devils have stumbled at the start of the 2023-24 campaign, with just two wins out of four matches - which were the uninspiring victories against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest.
However, Former Man United defender Paul Parker has taken a bold stance, suggesting that Ten Hag's tenure at Old Trafford could be in jeopardy if he doesn't field summer recruit Rasmus Hojlund in the next match instead of Anthony Martial.
Parker voiced his concerns, stating: "If [Hojlund] doesn't start against Brighton, then all fans will want Erik ten Hag fired, and it would almost be justified."
The ex-right-back also questioned Martial's presence in the squad, suggesting that a more enthusiastic young talent should take his place. "There must be a youth player, who is better, who can sit on the bench, and Hojlund can be the first striker. All Manchester United fans are fed up with seeing a player with a lousy attitude, who always sulks and complains, and it's a blessing that Man United finally has an attacker who plays with enthusiasm."
Anthony Martial's statistics, with 62 goals in 199 appearances for United, may not be enough to sway the opinions of fans and pundits who are clamouring for a change. As the debate rages on over Ten Hag's future and his player selection, Manchester United's faithful supporters are left wondering whether their manager can navigate this turbulent period and steer the club to success.
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