Failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League knockouts this season may simply be the ultimate nail within the coffin for Erik ten Hag’s polarising managerial tenure of Manchester United. The Red Devils crashed to a 0-1 defeat towards Bayern Munich of their remaining UCL group stage sport and completed backside of their group.
In the Premier League, they’re at present meandering at sixth place, registering solely 27 factors in 16 matches, filled with 9 wins and 7 defeats. They have now misplaced 12 of their opening 24 matches of this season, and have additionally ended their League Cup defence.
According to experiences, Dutchman Ten Hag could possibly be changed by former Real Madrid supervisor Julen Lopetegui, who’s at present with out a job, after leaving Wolverhamton Wanderers this summer time. Football journalist Zach Lowy (by way of Relevo) has knowledgeable followers that Lopetegui may take over as United supervisor after rejecting an 18 million euros annual provide from an unknown Saudi Arabian membership.
Taking to X, previously referred to as Twitter, he wrote, “Julen Lopetegui is well-positioned to become Manchester United’s new manager, per @relevo. A few weeks ago, he rejected an offer of €18m/year from a Saudi club as he wanted to remain in Europe.”
For their upcoming match, United face Liverpool within the Premier League, on Sunday at Anfield. A win may see Ten Hag stay within the sizzling seat, however a defeat may see him bid adieu to Old Trafford.
But famend soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano has refuted such claims. Speaking to CaughtOffside, he mentioned, “I wanted to start today by addressing some of the rumours about Erik ten Hag and a possible replacement being lined up by Manchester United, with some credible sources suggesting Julen Lopetegui is gaining strength as a candidate to take over at Old Trafford.”
“I don’t want to deny or talk down any colleagues and the information they’re getting, but all I can say is that I’m not aware of any contact between Man United and Lopetegui at this stage. There’s not a lot more I can say other than what I’ve previously reported, which is that United continue to back Ten Hag, even if there is an awareness that things have to improve.
“I also can say that, for certain Lopetegui needs to work within the Premier League once more after his expertise at Wolves, and that’s why he mentioned no to a proposal from Saudi Pro League facet Al Ittihad just lately. Apart from that, there’s no replace as of now,” he additional added.
Source web site: www.hindustantimes.com
