Thomas Frank feels Erik ten Hag is facing "too much" criticism after a disappointing start to the season that has piled pressure on the Manchester United boss. The Brentford head coach, who celebrates six years at the Bees helm this week, is himself one of the names linked to United should the Dutchman depart.

Erik ten Hag may have breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Thomas Tuchel confirmed as the new England manager on Wednesday. The German had been strongly linked with Ten Hag’s job at Manchester United, with the Red Devils boss enduring a difficult start to the season.

It's been the same story in the UEFA Europa League. United conceded a late goal at home in a 1–1 draw against FC Twente—one ten Hag's former clubs during his playing days—and threw away a 2–0 lead against FC Porto, eventually drawing 3–3 dropping more points.