Man Utd have two ‘potential replacements’ in mind with Ten Hag ‘on thin ice’ according to ‘senior source’ at club
MANCHESTER UNITED are exploring two potential alternatives to replace manager Erik ten Hag who is “on thin ice”, reports suggest.
Ten Hag has overseen United‘s worst start to a season in 61 years with his team languishing in eighth place after losing five out of their first 10 Premier League games, of which they have won the other half.
According to The Times, a “senior source” believes the Red Devils’ two most recent heavy losses to Manchester City and Newcastle at Old Trafford have left he Dutch tactician at serious risk of being sacked.
That is why club chiefs are already thinking ahead and view Zinedine Zidane as well as Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as potential replacements.
Zidane has been a free agent since 2021 after his second stint as Real Madrid manager came to an end following a staggering three Champions League triumphs across both tenures.
Amorim, on the other hand, is considered a rising star as he led Sporting to their first league title in 19 years on his first full season in charge two years ago.
However, there are still major complications due to the club’s ongoing ownership saga.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still waiting to complete his 25 per cent purchase of the club, which could see him run all sporting matters.
Ratcliffe’s partial takeover could affect chief executive Richard Arnold’s position, and he will be needed if United decide to look for a new manager at this time.
Nevertheless, the Red Devils have previously expressed confidence on Ten Hag.
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And Sir Jim is said to be looking to make changes on other key positions, such as finding a new chief executive and sporting director as well as establishing a new football board.
However, there have been reports suggesting Ten Hag is losing faith from some of his players.
Reports suggested there have been complaints regarding his tactics, which led to showdown talks in the dressing room after the loss to City, and training methods, which some feel have led to injuries.