According to the United Kingdom's Daily Star, after Ten Hag was sacked by Manchester United, he believed that the three major stars of Rashford, Antony and Casemiro were to blame, and their performance disappointed him, which can be said to be the main culprit that led to his dismissal.
Although Ten Hag had strong support from his owners Sir Jim · Ratcliffe and INEOS, the team's performance was so poor that he eventually had to be sacked. The performance of these three "inner ghosts" especially dissatisfied the 54-year-old Netherlands.
Marcus Rashford has scored just one goal in the Premier League this season, and after Ten Hag agreed to a £325,000-a-week contract extension, the 26-year-old England star has been reaped and has been criticised off the pitch despite a slight improvement this season, but it is still lacking, especially in the league.
Casemiro has also suffered a lot of criticism this season, and he was rumoured to be moving to the Saudi professional league this summer, but he didn't make the trip. After staying at Manchester United, the 32-year-old "Fat Tiger" started the season well but was short-lived, and in the 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, he was poor and was responsible for at least two goals from his opponents.
Antony is a cousin brought in by Ten Hag from Ajax for 100 million euros, and the manager has given him great trust, but unfortunately the Brazil winger has never really played at the level he should have, but has become a stain that Ten Hag cannot get rid of. In the eyes of many, the £600 million spent by Manchester United on Ten Hag is a waste, and Antony is the strongest proof of this.
In fact, the vast majority of United's players were disappointing before Ten Hag's departure, including captain Bruno · Bruno Fernandes, who he personally appointed. Fernandes have also been criticised for their subpar performances and two red cards against Tottenham and Porto after their contract extension.
After Ten Hag's sacking, the Portugal midfielder said on social media: "Thank you for everything, boss. I thank you for your trust and the wonderful time we had together. I wish you all the best for the future. Even though we know that everyone didn't do well in the last period, I want the fans to remember what the manager has done for the club."
On the verge of dismissal last season, Ten Hag threatened that if United sacked him, he would go on to win titles at other clubs. Now, the Netherlands have a chance to deliver on that promise, with Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund reportedly considering inviting him to coach. If Ten Hag were in charge of Dort, Sancho could be laughing and crying, and the 'Hornets' were once his home, and it was there that he returned to activate his career when he was dropped by Manchester United last season.
Borussia Dort's arrival in the Champions League final last season saw a surprise change of manager, with Shaheen replacing Terzic, but the team got off to a poor start and finished seventh in the league after eight Bundesliga games. A two-goal lead in the Champions League was reversed by Real Madrid, adding to the pressure on Shahin's shoulders. Ten Hag's style is considered to be a good fit for Dort, so if the decision is made to remove Shahin, Ten Hag would be a potential new manager.
Despite Shaheen's popularity among fans, Dortmund are excited by the idea of a manager with the experience of Ten Hag leading the team. The Spanish media believe Ten Hag's style could be a perfect fit for Dort, a team known for their attacking tactics on the pitch and putting young talent at the heart of their development plans.