Manchester United new hierarchy has decided to replace Erik Ten Hag regardless of the FA cup final result
. Mauricio Pochettino and Kieran McKenna are the top contenders for the managerial post.
. The FA cup final against Manchester City will be Ten Hag’s last game at the club.
Earlier today, news and reports from Goal.com and The Guardian claims that Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag will be sacked after the FA Cup final regardless of the coach winning the final or not. The match against Manchester City this weekend will be the final straw that breaks his camel’s back. Erik Ten Hag joined Manchester united on May 23, 2022 winning the carabao cup after Manchester United parted ways with Ralf Ragnick with his only source of silverware he can boast of being the Carabao cup.
Manchester United managerial options
Among the managers on Manchester United radar is Chelsea’s former manager Mauricio Pochettino who is now available after being sacked from Chelsea and Ipswich’s red hot manager Kieran McKenna both linked after the latter’s impressive work this season.
There has been reports linking the Dutchman to German giants Bayern Munich with his name reportedly one of the names on the club’s list of potential replacements of departing Thomas Tuchel. Thomas Tuchel has also been repeatedly linked to a return to English football and a move to Manchester United cannot be ruled out yet. Zidane is also currently unemployed and cannot be ruled out yet.
Manchester United pursued interest in Kieran McKenna and Mauricio Pochettino
According to Dimarzio who said “McKenna is the man of the moment in the football world, in the world of coaches, because he is doing great at Ipswich Town. He is the number one choice at Brighton & Hove Albion, but he has also already spoken to Manchester United. At the end of the season, United will say goodbye to Ten Hag.
“Manchester United will also be looking for a new coach. And their targets are McKenna and Mauricio Pochettino. De Zerbi is also on the list, but he has not been in contact with United in recent days. If he [McKenna] goes to Chelsea, United will go for Pochettino. But what is certain: they are saying goodbye to Ten Hag.”
Kieran has experience with Manchester United after working as an assistant under Jose Mourinho at the club. The coach’s impressive feat of guiding Ipswich Town back to the premier league is a feat that definitely won’t go unnoticed by the club.
Erik Ten Hag 2-year tenure at Manchester United
Erik Ten Hag in his 2 year managerial position at United won a Carabao cup, leading Manchester United to a 3rd place finish and 8th position in this recently concluded season. He signed a number of players some of which have turned out well, and others, not so well. Among his signings include Anthony, Casemiro and Rapheal Varane. The coach has come under fire recently due to his performances and Manchester United new hierarchy has decided to sack the manager even if he salvages a miracle against red hot Manchester City.
Reports from United View claims that the manager is not worried as he is currently preparing the players against Manchester City this weekend and if he will go out, he will like to go out with a bang.
What do you think of Erik Ten Hag’s departure, do you think it’s a good news for Manchester United or not? Let us know in the comment section. Who do you think Manchester United should employ in the managerial role next? Pochettino or do you have anybody else in mind. Let us know.
