This season, coach Ten Hag unexpectedly had his contract extended by Man United. However, the Red Devils' performance has not improved. Up to now, M.U only has 3 wins in the first 10 matches in all competitions. In the last 5 matches, Ten Hag and his students have even drawn and lost.
Despite the crisis at the club, the Dutch coach still has the confidence of the owners. The players have no problem with Ten Hag. However, rumors of a new coach are still circulating.
Thomas Tuchel is considered a suitable target. He just left Bayern Munich after the 2023-2024 season and has not yet chosen a new team. More importantly, the German strategist has proven his class at Dortmund, PSG or Chelsea.
In fact, Man United contacted Tuchel in the summer of 2024, but the two sides could not close the deal. Former player William Gallas believes that the former Chelsea coach will not be able to handle the huge pressure at Old Trafford, according to MEN: "Can Thomas Tuchel handle the pressure of being the coach of Manchester United? I think it is very difficult, no matter what coach.
Seeing how many managers have failed to win the Premier League since Sir Alex Ferguson left, the pressure and expectation is too much for anyone. I don't know if it's because of the pressure, but bringing Ruud van Nistelrooy into the backroom team is a way of handing the reins to him."
Erik ten Hag's contract at MU still runs until 2026. In addition to Tuchel, other potential coaches being linked with the Red Devils include Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Gareth Southgate and Edin Terzic.
