Erik ten Hag will be sacked by Manchester United even if he wins the FA Cup Final on Saturday, says Rio Ferdinand.
The Dutch manager has overseen the club's worst-ever Premier League finish, of eighth, along with a negative goal difference come the season's end for the first time.
It’s been a miserable season for United and speculation has been rife for months that minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will look to bring in a new manager.
And while Ferdinand suggests he is open to Ten Hag staying, it is his belief that a sacking is far more likely.
I don’t think (winning the FA Cup) changes anything in the eyes of INEOS
"The more and more I think about it, win or lose, I don’t think Ten Hag will be there come next season,” Ferdinand said on his Vibe with Five podcast.
"I’m not saying that’s what I want, I’m just saying what I believe is going to happen, and I believe that the club are going to look elsewhere I think.
"I don’t think (winning the FA Cup) changes anything in the eyes of INEOS. I’ve not spoken to anyone there, this is just an assumption, this is what I think."
He continued; "Put injuries aside, the performances of the team have been so bad. Most teams have had injuries, maybe not to the same extent as Man United.
"I keep saying this, I sound like a broken record: performance level can drop but your style of football should be there to identify. It’s not.
"I don’t know what we are. I don’t know who we are. Who are we as a team? What are we?"
