October 8th 2024.
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has weighed in on the current situation at the club, urging them to stick with under-fire manager Erik ten Hag while also expressing his admiration for potential replacement Thomas Tuchel.
Despite an underwhelming start to the season, Schmeichel believes that United should give Ten Hag more time to turn things around. With just one win in their first six league games, including a 3-0 loss to rivals Liverpool, United are currently sitting at 14th in the table, their worst start to a Premier League season. However, Schmeichel sees no reason to sack Ten Hag just yet, especially since he has only been at the club since 2022.
While Schmeichel supports Ten Hag, he also revealed his admiration for Tuchel, who has been linked with the United job in the past. Schmeichel believes that Tuchel "fits the bill" for United and would be a good fit for the club, despite his previous struggles at Chelsea and Bayern Munich.
However, Schmeichel also emphasized the importance of consistency and giving Ten Hag a fair chance to prove himself. He hopes that the club will stick with the Dutchman and allow him to show his plan and potential with the team.
The former United goalkeeper also discussed the recent changes at the club, with British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe taking control of football operations earlier this year. Schmeichel believes that it will take time for these changes to have a noticeable impact and called for patience from the owners and fans.
In regards to the current owners, Schmeichel stated that while there is a lot happening at the club at the moment, he hopes that they will be given the time to make a positive impact. He also acknowledged that it has been a long period of struggle since Sir Alex Ferguson left, and it will take time to correct these issues.
Overall, Schmeichel believes that United should give Ten Hag more time and see how the new owners and changes will impact the club before considering a change in management. He remains optimistic about the future of the club, but also acknowledges that their current position in the table is not good enough.
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