2 Thomas Tuchel Rules Man United Players Must Follow if He Replaces Erik ten Hag

2 Thomas Tuchel Rules Man United Players Must Follow if He Replaces Erik ten Hag

  • Thomas Tuchel has been tipped to become Manchester United boss if they fire Erik ten Hag
  • The former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain tactician has two bizarre rules for his players
  • Erik ten Hag could know his fate in the coming days after his team's poor start to the 2024/25 season

Manchester United could be searching for a new manager soon if they fire Erik ten Hag.

The Dutchman has overseen a dreadful start to the season, which included two humiliating home defeats to Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.

Thomas Tuchel has been touted as a possible successor, but there are a few bizarre rules his players must follow.

Manchester United could replace Erik ten Hag with Thomas Tuchel
Marcus Rashford and Manchester United could be c0oached by Thomas Tuchel if he replaces Erik ten Hag. Photos by James Gill - Danehouse.
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Tuchel has had success at Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Chelsea and would definitely make a difference at Old Trafford.

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The club has not won a Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson's last season in 2013. Ruud van Nistelrooy and Zinedine Zidane has been linked with the role.

Thomas Tuchel's bizarre rules

According to The Guardian, the German tactician has a few quirks his players have to follow.

In his team, players will not be allowed to use surnames, and he insists that players look each other in the eyes when saying good morning. The report adds that the German coach values punctuality and good manners.

Tuchel reportedly spoke to the club in the summer before Erik ten Hag was handed a contract extension.

Tuchel makes Man United decision

With Erik Ten Hag's fate yet to be determined by Man United, Tuchel has reportedly expressed interest in coaching the Red Devils.

He said he is open to the role if it comes to fruition. He has been increasingly linked with the role, but fans are unsure if the former Borussia Dortmund coach is the right fit.

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Man United owner comments on Erik ten Hag

Briefly News earlier reported that Man United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe broke his silence on Erik ten Hag's future.

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

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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