Victor Torp came close to completing a remarkable comeback in the 121st minute, only for VAR to disallow his goal due to a marginal offside. The team, however, has been perceived as the defeated side due to their unexpected collapse. This marks United’s fifth trip to Wembley in just 16 months, yet Ten Hag is facing increased scrutiny, with rumors suggesting a major overhaul this summer by INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
There is a question posed about whether Ten Hag should keep his job beyond this season, emphasizing that top football is about results. The coach acknowledged United’s shaky form, recognizing their loss of control for 20 minutes and the element of bad luck in recent matches. Ten Hag, aged 54, proudly boasted about his team’s achievements and their successful advancement to the final through a penalty shootout.
He expressed his pride in the team’s accomplishments under his leadership, citing their two final appearances in two years and his own record of four cup finals in four years. Despite their successful cup run, United’s performance in the Premier League paints a different picture, with just one win in their last seven games, putting European qualification for next season in jeopardy. In addition, an escalating injury crisis, including concerns about captain Bruno Fernandes, has posed fresh challenges for the team.
The manager highlighted the injury concerns, particularly involving key players such as Alejandro Garnacho and Scott McTominay, with doubts surrounding their availability for the upcoming game.
