October 7th 2024.
It has been rumored that Thomas Tuchel, the former Bayern Munich manager, is the top candidate for the Manchester United job. He has expressed his openness to taking over the struggling team if they decide to sack their current manager, Erik ten Hag. The fate of ten Hag will be decided on Tuesday when the team's chiefs gather in London to evaluate their performance this season.
Ten Hag's position has been uncertain since the summer when the club approached various managers to potentially replace him. Despite leading the team to an impressive victory against Manchester City in the FA Cup final, their disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League last season put ten Hag's job in jeopardy. Some players came out in support of him after the final, but their poor performances at the start of this season have put his position at risk.
Their recent 3-0 defeat to Tottenham and a 3-3 draw with Porto in the Europa League have raised questions about ten Hag's ability to turn things around. Their goalless draw against Aston Villa on Sunday was considered a small victory given their poor form and Villa's impressive rise under Unai Emery. However, it was not enough to ease the pressure on ten Hag.
It has been reported that Tuchel has emerged as a potential target for Manchester United if they do decide to make a change. Tuchel, who previously managed Chelsea and led them to Champions League glory in 2021, had talks with United over the summer before they decided to stick with ten Hag. Despite the breakdown of those talks, Tuchel is still interested in managing Manchester United and is open to taking on the job, according to the Daily Express.
Tuchel left Bayern Munich at the end of last season after winning the Bundesliga title in 2022-23 but finishing 18 points behind Bayer Leverkusen the following season. Other managers have also been linked to the job, but Tuchel's availability could work in his favor if the team decides to part ways with ten Hag.
However, ten Hag remains optimistic about his position at the club, stating that he is on the same page as the owners and that they communicate openly and transparently. Despite their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign, he believes that it is a long-term process and that the team has shown belief and faith in the face of tough away games.
Another potential option for Manchester United is club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy, who returned to the team as ten Hag's assistant manager in the summer. Despite his lack of managerial experience, former United coach Rene Meulensteen believes he would be a good replacement for ten Hag. He also believes that Tuchel, with his strong character and experience managing big clubs, is capable of handling the pressure and expectations that come with managing Manchester United.
With or without ten Hag, Manchester United will look to improve their performance after the international break and compete for trophies in the Premier League and Champions League. Their first test will be against Brentford, followed by a trip to Turkey to face Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce.
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