Announced in the hot seat for several months, Erik ten Hag has not improved his situation at Manchester United. After a complicated start to the season, the Premier League leader has decided to fire his manager. The announcement could come once his successor has been found.
Things are not getting better for Manchester United. Wednesday evening at Old Trafford, the Red Devils were held by Twente (1-1) for their entry into the Europa League. This poor performance further highlights the Mancunians’ poor start to the season. In the Premier League, Erik ten Hag’s men have only recorded two victories, for as many defeats, in five days. A low total of 7 points out of 15 which already takes them away from the title race.
This time, the Dutchman risks paying a high price. The technician has certainly been in the hot seat for several months. But after the draw conceded on Wednesday, the media TEAMtalk affirms that Erik ten Hag should take the door. The source indicates that his dismissal is only a matter of time. Some managers would even have liked to fire him this summer. But the FA Cup coronation last season provoked contrasting reactions internally, between satisfaction and embarrassment at the idea of ejecting a winning coach from a competition.
Tuchel still coveted
This did not prevent shareholder Jim Ratcliffe from discussing with Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino this summer, in vain since their discussions did not lead to an agreement. A few months later, we learned that Manchester United extended Erik Ten Hag’s contract last July by default. Apparently, the club regrets its decision since the search for a new manager has been restarted. The names of Thomas Tuchel and Gareth Southgate, former England coach, come back among the rumors. It remains to be seen whether any of them will accept the challenge.
