During a weekend, Erik ten Hag experienced a mix of emotions. He had led Manchester United to back-to-back FA Cup finals, marking his third cup final in two seasons.
However, despite this achievement, there were increasing talks about his potential departure from the club. The Red Devils had a challenging match, surrendering a 3-0 lead against a Championship outfit and being saved by VAR in extra time to ultimately win the tie on penalties.
These events added to the uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag’s future at the club, with suggestions that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS Group might part ways with him in the summer, potentially bringing in Thomas Tuchel as a replacement. Reports from German outlet Kicker indicated that Ratcliffe favors the current Bayern Munich boss and could offer Tuchel a pathway back to the Premier League.
On the other hand, Mason Mount, who had joined United for £55 million, had provided an assist for Kai Havertz’s winning goal against Manchester City in the FA Cup final. Since leaving Chelsea for United, Mount had not made the expected impact.
A potential reunion with his former manager Tuchel could be the catalyst Mount needs to revive his career at United, considering his successful past under Tuchel’s guidance. Mount expressed how the shift to playing in a higher position has given him more opportunities to contribute offensively, emphasizing his focus on making an impact in the opposing team’s box.