Mark Goldbridge: Thomas Tuchel is a Wish version of José Mourinho and is only good enough for West Ham if he wants another Premier League job
Mark Goldbridge is not impressed with Thomas Tuchel as head coach.
He manchester united fan and YouTube star has laughed at reports linking Tuchel to Old Trafford and Liverpool Jobs, and insisted that he would have to aim much lower down the table if he is to have another chance in the Premier League.
Tuchel, who was previously at Chelsea, will soon be looking for his next job after it was confirmed he will do so. leaves his position as coach of Bayern Munich at the end of the season.
The news came shortly after. Jurgen Klopp shocked the football world by announcing his upcoming departure as Liverpool manager, prompting suggestions that Tuchel could directly succeed his German compatriot in charge of the Reds.
That statement was quickly sacked by talkSPORT presenter and former Reds star Danny Murphyhowever, and now Goldbridge has stuck the knife in Tuchel following rumors he would replace Erik ten Hag.
Tuchel would reportedly be interested in the United job if it became available, with doubts over Ten Hag's long-term future under the new minority ownership regime. Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
But Goldbridge insists United would not touch Tuchel with a stick, nor would any other top club, due to their recent record.
Speaking exclusively to talkSPORT, Goldbridge said: “I think with Thomas Tuchel… look, Liverpool are looking for a manager.” Barcelona We are looking for a coach, but if you ask me about Tuchel at Liverpool, even though they are our rivals, I would say you are laughing! Absolutely not!
“He has almost become the Mauricio Pochettino of the managerial merry-go-round where he had a very good reputation, both were fired by PSG, of course, but Tuchel goes to Bayern Munich, which is a one-horse race, and ruins it.” .
“He also ruined it with Chelsea with a clash (with the hierarchy) or just your own ego or whatever.
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“I don't see what the CV says: 'Come to Manchester United', I think that's a big red flag.
“I would rather bet on Roberto De Zerbi or the coach of Sporting Lisbon (Rubén Amorim), or Hansi Flick or someone like that, than bet on Thomas Tuchelwhich is quickly becoming a Wish version of Jose Mourinho.
“Except it's not even close to Mourinho's CV either, but it's almost like, 'Oh, it's Thomas Tuchel, we have to go get him.' I don't understand.
“Liverpool won't approach him, I don't think Barcelona will, although their club is in an absolute mess and Manchester United shouldn't approach him.
“I also think that their talent acquisition is abysmal. People will say, 'Well, he bought Harry Kane,' but I would have bought Harry Kane!
“He also doesn't have a great track record of getting on with club owners so absolutely no, I don't think Man United will approach him, I think it's just his agent trying to promote him.
“I think it would be a good option for western ham. I think that’s where she is at right now.”
