After nine rounds of matches, Ten Hag’s men sit in 14th place on the Premier League table. Sunday’s 1-2 loss away to West Ham was the team’s fourth failure.
The season start is also the club’s second worst in Premier League history measured by points.
– I believe that any half-decent team that can play a bit will beat this United side, said Neville in the podcast “The Gary Neville Podcast,” as reported by Sky Sports.
– I don’t think he (Ten Hag) can afford another defeat next Sunday at Old Trafford, he continued.
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– Cannot afford another defeat
United is still yet to win two matches in a row, and it does not look good to end that trend when Chelsea comes to visit on Sunday.
– I think we are approaching the point now where there is a real concern. I am worried because the results, the lack of goals, and the lack of performances are piling up week after week after week, Neville said.
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Believes the pressure could become unbearable
Last season, United finished 8th in the Premier League, but won the FA Cup final against city rivals Manchester City. This summer, the club has also strengthened with players for €214.5 million (2.5 billion kroner).
– It is thought-provoking, because after winning the FA Cup final and investing well, it now seems like we are back at the point where everything is going really wrong, said Neville.
– It is approaching the point where the pressure around Erik ten Hag will become unbearable over the next week, he continued.