October 28th 2024.
Thomas Frank, the current manager of Brentford, has emerged as a top contender to replace Erik ten Hag, who was recently sacked as the manager of Manchester United. In a recent interview, Frank expressed his sympathy for Ten Hag's departure, but made it clear that he is not actively pursuing the vacant position at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag's dismissal came after a disappointing defeat to West Ham on Sunday, which marked United's fourth consecutive loss in the Premier League. With the club sitting at a lowly 14th position in the league and no wins in Europe this season, the board felt it was time for a change. Ten Hag's former assistant, Ruud van Nistelrooy, will take over as the interim manager, but it is believed that the club is considering other candidates for a permanent role, including Thomas Frank.
Known for his tactical flexibility and adept handling of the media, Frank has had a successful tenure at Brentford since leading them to promotion to the Premier League in 2021. The Bees currently sit at a respectable ninth position in the table. If Frank were to take on the role at United, it would be a departure from their tradition of hiring high-profile managers.
However, Frank made it clear that he is content with his current position at Brentford and is not actively seeking a move to United. In fact, his team's last win came against United earlier this month, which only solidifies his commitment to the London-based club. Frank stated that he has a great responsibility towards Brentford, its fans, players, and staff, and he is focused on their upcoming match against Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup.
When asked about Ten Hag's departure, Frank expressed his sympathy for the former United manager, acknowledging his achievements in the past two years, including winning two trophies. He also praised Ten Hag's ability to handle the pressure and expectations at a big club like United. However, Frank also pointed out that football is a constantly evolving world and there needs to be a reality check when it comes to expectations at top clubs. He believes that United is currently behind other top teams like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool.
Another name linked to the United job is Ruben Amorim, the current manager of Sporting Lisbon. When asked about the potential move, Amorim remained tight-lipped like Frank, stating that he is solely focused on his current role. With the search for a new manager underway, it remains to be seen who will take the reins at Old Trafford and lead the team back to success.
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