Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson believes Manchester United need to make a short-term managerial appointment like Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti if they choose to sack Erik ten Hag.
Ten Hag's team were looking home and hosed but chucked away a three-goal lead to end up needing penalties to secure their place in the showpiece game. Discussing the Dutchman's future before the matchon Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday, Merson said: "Get beat by Coventry? Wow! He would be lucky if he got back on the coach.READ MORE: Ten Hag has changed his tune on injury record
When asked what he would do if he was in Sir Jim Ratcliffe's shoes, Merson replied: "Personally I think they need someone like an Ancelotti. I know it’s a quick fix, and I know Man United don’t need a quick fix, but if you watched the game the other night , Ancelotti is getting superstars to run themselves into the ground, to leave nothing left on the pitch.
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