Manchester United shortlists three new candidates to replace Erik ten Hag
manchester united time finally called Erik ten Hagof his tenure as first-team coach on Monday. The Dutchman was fired after the Red Devils 2-1 western ham United on Sunday, leaving them lurking in 14th place in the English top flight and with just one win in their last eight games in all competitions.
Ten Hag's coaching staff are expected to retain their jobs for the time being, while former Man United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been named interim coach. However, it remains to be seen how long the 48-year-old will be in charge. Rudy Galetti reported that Man Utd have already drawn up a shortlist of three men with permanent options.
Includes two champions league finalists in recent years, Edin Terzic, who led Borussia Dortmund to Wembley last season and Massimiliano Allegri, who led Juventus to the final in 2015 and 2017. Former Brighton and Chelsea Boss Graham Potter completes United's latest nominations list.
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Manchester United may not wait until the end of the season to sign Ten Hag's replacement given they are in a delicate position in the first division and european leagueand they need to improve their game soon. Allegri, Potter and Terzic would be available to join the club immediately and perhaps the former Juve boss could be their best option.
Allegri has won Serie A several times throughout his career and has the experience of controlling a dressing room full of superstars. It is true that they may have a defensive style of football that excels only in counter-attacking, but in the near future, United need a better coach who can generate a sense of responsibility on and off the field.
Potter had a great career at Brighton, but there were questions about how he handled the pressure at Chelsea, so he may not be the ideal candidate to join Man United now. Meanwhile, Terzic is perhaps too inexperienced as a head coach to lead the Red Devils and does not have a good track record in league seasons since his time at Dortmund.
Galetti has said that Manchester United are still 'evaluating' profiles and therefore a few more names may be thrown into the mix. However, considering the pace at which the board is searching for a long-term option, it should not be ruled out that a manager arrives at Old Trafford before the international break in November.
