In the world of football, every game is a test and every coach is under pressure and challenge.
United's recent fixtures, particularly the 2-0 defeat to West Ham United, have left fans and pundits alike questioning the team's form and Ten Hag's ability to manage.
Football is a team sport, and victory and defeat are not determined by a single factor. Manchester United's attacking performance in the game was not as good as it would have been, and they missed a number of goalscoring opportunities, which undoubtedly became one of the important reasons for the defeat.
Ten Hag's role as coach has also been plagued by injuries and the team's slim prospects for a Champions League spot, which has caused anxiety among fans and the club alike.
A defeat, especially at a crucial moment, often causes concussions within the team. Fans have questioned and uneasy about Ten Hag's managerial prospects, and calls for his resignation have grown. However, the variables and uncertainties in football are often beyond imagination.
In competitive sports, failure is an inevitable part. The team's woes and Ten Hag's managerial prospects are worrying, but it could be an opportunity, a new beginning. Difficult situations in football often become opportunities for a team to grow and develop, and coaches need to play a key role in this process.
For the team, challenges are unavoidable. Every coach wants to lead the team out of the slump and regain the rhythm and confidence of the game.
Ten Hag's predicament may be temporary, but in this case he needs to show the ability and wisdom to lead the team out of it.
A defeat in football is not the end, it can be a new beginning, an opportunity for the team and the coaches to learn more about themselves, improve and improve. This may be a phase that United and Ten Hag will need to go through, but the key is how to learn from the defeat to move forward better.