Man United Co Owner Reportedly Identifies Three Possible Erik ten Hag Replacements

Man United Co Owner Reportedly Identifies Three Possible Erik ten Hag Replacements

  • Erik ten Hag's tenure as Manchester United coach is under heavy scrutiny after a poor start to the season
  • The Red Devils's 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford saw the Dutchman get heavy criticism, with some calling for his sacking
  • The club's co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is reportedly eyeing three coaches to replace the former Ajax coach

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United have made a shaky start to the 2024/25 season with two defeats from three games.

The Dutchman was on the brink of getting fired last season but the FA Cup win saved him and even saw him get a contract extension.

Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly drawn up three possible replacements for the former Ajax coach in case they let him go.

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Erik ten Hag's time at Manchester United has had highs and many lows
Manchester United backed Erik Ten Hag with a new deal before the season. Photos by James Gill-Danehouse and Darren Walsh.
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The 20-time Premier League champions finished eighth in the table and suffered humiliating defeats, especially at home. It was their worst finish in the Premier League era.

This season, they started with a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham, then lost to Brighton away from home before getting thumped 3-0 by Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Fans and pundits have predicted that he could be fired if things don't drastically improve after the international break.

The club has made some high-profile signings, and there's an expectation from fans and the board after years of underachievement.

Who could replace Erik ten Hag?

According to Football365, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has listed three alternatives if results under Erik ten Hag don't improve.

Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel, ex-Brighton manager Graham Potter, and Joachim Low, who led Germany to the 2014 World Cup, are the front runners for the role.

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The club reportedly held talks with Tuchel and Gareth Southgate in the summer about the role but ended up extending ten Hag's contract.

Man United urged to fire Erik ten Hag

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Man United legend Dwight Yorke advised Man United to get rid of Erik ten Hag and hire Zinedine Zidane.

The treble winner feels Zidane brings pedigree which will attract some top players around the world.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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