The Dutchman remains in post and there is no imminent chance of him being sacked, but this season is rapidly turning into the worst of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson years.
A defeat to League One Wigan Athletic on Monday would surely accelerate the process of change in the dugout.
Ten Hag would probably like to strengthen his squad but he's not made any public pleas for new recruits. A combination of factors make that unlikely, including Ten Hag's patchy record in the transfer market given the fact he's already spent more than £400m on this squad and United's desperate struggles to fit within FFP calculations.
Not to mention the wait for Premier League sign-off on INEOS' investment into the club.
Instead, Ten Hag believes the easing of an injury crisis will provide the kind of boost a transfer or two normally offers.
There's no doubt United's injuries have been problematic this season and he has begun to mention that more often, sensing the pressure beginning to rise on his own position and the patience of supporters starting to wear thin.
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