Thomas Tuchel Makes Man United Decision As Erik ten Hag Faces Sack

Thomas Tuchel Makes Man United Decision As Erik ten Hag Faces Sack

  • Erik ten Hag could reportedly know his fate as Manchester United boss this week as the club's hierarchy hold a crucial meeting
  • The Red Devils are winless in their last five matches and have registered three wins in the 2024/25 season
  • Thomas Tuchel has been mentioned as a possible candidate to replace the Dutchman, and the German has weighed in on that possibility

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is under massive pressure following a poor start to the season.

Many fans have called on the club to part ways with the Dutchman, who has insisted that the club is on the right path.

Former Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel has been heavily linked with the role and is reportedly open to it.

Thomas Tuchel has been touted as the possible Erik ten Hag replacement at Manchester United
Thomas Tuchel is the leading contender to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA.
Source: UGC

Tuchel left Bayern at the end of last season after their 11-year dominance in the Bundesliga was emphatically ended by Bayer Leverkusen.

Read also

Andre Onana surprisingly leads Premier League GKs in clean sheets despite Man Utd’s crisis

PAY ATTENTION: Briefly News is now on YouTube! Check out our interviews on Briefly TV Life now!

Reports in England indicate he is the leading candidate for the Man United coaching role if the 20-time English champions part ways with Erik ten Hag.

What did Tuchel say about Man United job?

According to Metro Sports, Tuchel, who reportedly spoke to the club in the summer, is open to managing Man United.

He is currently jobless after his departure from Bayern last season. The ex-PSG boss is one of the few big-name managers.

Fans have welcomed the idea of having Tuchel as coach, but there are doubts about his style due to the way his Chelsea spell ended.

Man United's 2023/24 season

The Red Devils have started the season with three wins from 10 matches. Their victories have come against Fulham, Southampton, and Barnsley.

Read also

"Not my call": Man United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe comments on Erik ten Hag's future

Since their 7-0 over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, they have drawn four and lost one of their last five matches.

After last weekend's 0-0 draw with Aston Villa, Man United have eight points from seven Premier League games, their worst start to a Premier League season.

Big defeats at Old Trafford to Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have turned up the heat on Erik ten Hag, who said he is not concerned by the sack talk.

Man United owner on Erik ten Hag

Briefly News earlier reported that Man United minority owner Sir Ratcliffe addressed Erik ten Hag's future as the club's coach.

Ratcliffe said the team in charge of running football at the club will be responsible for making decisions like firing the coach.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

Authors:
Viginia Akinyi avatar

Viginia Akinyi (sports editor) Viginia Akinyi is the current import editor at Briefly News. She holds a B.Sc. in Communication and Public Relations from Moi University and has previously worked with Lolwe TV, Daily Nation Eldoret Bureau and SportsBrief.com. Email: viginia.akinyi@briefly.co.za