April 28th 2024.
Recent reports have revealed that Manchester United has been in talks with Thomas Tuchel, with the possibility of him becoming the next manager for the team. The former Bayern Munich coach has been highly praised by Peter Schmeichel, who believes he has the necessary authority and experience to take charge of a club like United. This comes at a time when current manager Erik ten Hag is facing immense pressure after a string of poor performances by the team.
United's recent 1-1 draw against Burnley has only added to the growing speculation surrounding Ten Hag's future at Old Trafford. The team currently sits 13 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, and it seems that even the outcome of their upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City may not be enough to save Ten Hag's job.
With names like Zinedine Zidane, Ruben Amorim, Gareth Southgate, and Roberto De Zerbi being thrown into the mix, it appears that Tuchel has emerged as the frontrunner for the position. Rumors suggest that United has even reached out to Tuchel, who will be leaving Bayern Munich this summer, for a potential return to the Premier League.
Schmeichel, who has interviewed Tuchel in the past, had nothing but praise for the German coach. He believes that Tuchel's football knowledge is fantastic and that he has been unlucky to be at two big clubs during difficult times. Despite his success at Chelsea, where he won the Champions League, Tuchel was let go just two years ago. However, Schmeichel sees similarities between Tuchel and the likes of Jurgen Klopp, who is stepping down as Liverpool's manager after nine successful years.
When asked if Tuchel would be a good fit for United, Schmeichel responded with caution, saying that he did not want to speculate. However, he did acknowledge that Tuchel has the pedigree and authority to manage a big club like United. He also noted that Tuchel does not come with a set system and has proven that he can win, which is essential for a club like United.
Schmeichel's sentiments were echoed by host Richard Keys, who asked him if Klopp would also be a good fit for United. Schmeichel agreed, saying that the German coach falls into the same category as Tuchel, and that United should consider managers of their caliber if they were to look for a new coach. With the current state of affairs at United, it seems that the team is in need of a manager who can bring back their winning ways, and Tuchel may just be the right man for the job.
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