Rio Ferdinand is convinced that Erik ten Hag will be sackedCredit: Getty

Ferdinand believes he will leave even if Man Utd win the FA CupCredit: Alamy

Having ended the season eighth in the Premier League, United’s lowest-ever position in the top flight, Ten Hag and his players are eager to take some silverware from Wembley.

Should Man Utd win, they will also secure a spot in next season’s Europa League.

However, club legend Ferdinand is not convinced that would be enough for under-fire Ten Hag to keep his job.

Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel, Ferdinand said: “The more and more I think about it, win or lose, I don’t think Ten Hag will be there come next season.

“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.”

Discussing Man Utd’s season overall, 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?”

New Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is yet to publicly back Ten Hag, casting doubt on the Dutchman’s future.

Former Chelsea managers Graham Potter and Thomas Tuchel have both been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

England boss Gareth Southgate is also understood to be on the shortlist of potential successors.