If you believe the English media, Ten Hag has less and less time to save his job at Old Trafford. Manchester United will play against Aston Villa on Sunday. A stumble at Villa Park may determine the fate of the 54-year-old.
It is not the first time that the press has speculated about the future of Ten Hag. The Dutchman’s dismissal was widely reported just after the end of the 2023/2024 season. Manchester United was looking for a new coach at the time, but after a detailed analysis, they came to the conclusion that Ten Hag was the best candidate to bring the team back to the top.
Manchester United started the 2024/2025 season disastrously, which again caused an avalanche of speculation about Ten Hag. Recent reports suggest that the Red Devils are ready to resume talks with Thomas Tuchel, who was linked with taking the job at the Theater of Dreams last summer.
Portal iNews informs that negotiations with Tuchel ended in failure due to financial issues and the scope of the German coach’s influence. However, Tuchel was not written off for good. The Red Devils intend to return to talks with the German if Erik ten Hag is released.
Ten Hag’s potential successors also include Graham Potter and Gareth Southgate. However, Mauricio Pochettino, who recently became the new coach of the US national team, is no longer taken into account.
It is possible that Manchester United will decide on a short-term solution after Ten Haga’s dismissal. Ruud van Nistelrooy may take over the role of interim coach. The Dutchman joined the Red Devils’ training staff in the summer.
Manchester United will have an October break for national team matches after the match against Aston Villa. The Red Devils will return to action on Saturday, October 19.
