Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag asks for “trust in the process” after the horror against Porto.

Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag again urged fans to be patient and trust despite the club’s recent struggles, including a 3-3 draw with Porto in the Europa League on October 4. United blew a two-goal lead with early goals from Rasmus Højlund in the 7th minute and Marcus Rashford in the 20th, but defensive errors allowed Porto to equalize and eventually take the lead. A stoppage-time header from Harry Maguire saved United a point.

After the game, Ten Hag urged fans not to judge the team based on their current difficulties, but to assess their progress at the end of the season. He stressed that his process is still ongoing and it is crucial to give him time to show results. Despite a busy summer transfer window, United have managed just three wins from nine games in all competitions this season.

“We will do it. Don’t judge us at this moment. Judge us at the end of the season. We are there and will improve. We’ve now had two seasons of reaching the finals. We need to continue to develop and develop this team,” Ten Hag said.

“We started the game very well, we dominated, scored two good goals, but then we lost control. So the start was good, the middle part wasn’t good, and then we finished very well,” Ten Hag added.

United’s draw against Porto marks a four-game winning streak and increases the pressure on Ten Hag and the club. The Dutchman’s future at the club is becoming increasingly uncertain as poor results continue to mount.

However, Ten Hag remains confident in the board’s support and is determined to turn things around. The manager insists that the team’s long-term progress is more important than the current setbacks. He believes United will find consistency once the signings and tactical changes have fully taken hold.

United’s next challenge is in the Premier League against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa on October 6, a must-win game as they look to overcome their current crisis and restore confidence in Ten Hag’s process. The game will be crucial in determining how much time the manager has to turn United’s fortunes around.