Pep Guardiola Defends Erik ten Hag After Manchester United Sacking
Guardiola Draws Attention to the Disparity in Treatment Between Football and Other Careers
Pep Guardiola expressed his support for his former Premier League adversary Erik ten Hag when he was fired from Manchester United. He also questioned why football managers don’t have as much job security as those in other industries. Ten Hag was fired following United’s disastrous 2-1 loss to West Ham, which left them in 14th place in the league.
Guardiola’s View on Expectations for Managers
Guardiola wrote:
“I feel sorry for him. People want us to produce results, but I don’t see teachers, surgeons, or architects being fired. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t see results. You must take action since it is a business.”
In sharp contrast to more solid professional sectors, Guardiola’s comments underline the tremendous pressure on football managers to produce instant success, frequently with little patience from clubs.
