Erik ten Hag has been warned about Manchester United‘s decision to appoint Ruud van Nistelrooy as a coach.
Gabby Agbonlahor believes that INEOS could view Van Nistelrooy as the Dutchman’s successor if there is little improvement this season.
“I’ve said this [Van Nistelrooy could replace Ten Hag], and I got a lot of stick off Manchester United fans saying that I’m being negative already,” Agbonlahor told Express Sport on behalf of AceOdds.
“But I just don’t see Van Nistelrooy – being so early in his managerial career at PSV and having a season as a manager – coming to Manchester United to just be a number two for the long term.
“He saw the history of Manchester United with Solskjaer, with Carrick. He knows that after 10 to 15 games, if Manchester United are in really poor form, it’s an easy option then for the Manchester United hierarchy to say, okay, Ten Hag is gone, and Van Nistelrooy, you come and take the team to the end of the season.
“We know Manchester United are really focused on not rushing into bringing in a new manager. It just makes sense.
“So, I think it’s a clever appointment from Manchester United. But if I was Ten Hag, I’d be looking over my shoulder.”