According to reports, Manchester United is making preparations in case they have to sack Erik ten Hag.
The Red Devils have lost eight of their first 15 games of the season in all competitions, but the Dutchman’s job as manager is not seen to be in danger anytime soon.
Fichajes claims that Unai Emery’s outstanding performance at Aston Villa has placed him in the running for the position, and that Julen Lopetegui has also been mentioned as a potential successor for Ten Hag.
Villa would surely rebuff any approach for the 51-year-old as they view Emery as a long-term project at Villa Park.
Emery has won seven trophies, including Ligue 1, during his tenure as Paris Saint-Germain’s manager. His stellar resume also includes four Europa League wins.
Manchester United is experiencing their worst season start in 34 years, amassing merely 15 points from their initial ten matches. They currently occupy the eighth spot, lagging behind the top four by eight points, and the hashtag #TenHagOut has gained popularity during numerous matches.
1. Antonio Conte
Certainly, Antonio Conte is the most prominent figure in the pool of available candidates. Conte has consistently been one of the finest managers of his era, achieving remarkable success with Juventus, Chelsea, the Italian national team, and Inter.
Although his recent tenure at Tottenham concluded unfavorably earlier this year, he still retains his status as one of the premier managers globally. The concern is that bringing Conte on board may intensify the existing volatile situation, adding more complexity to the mix.
2. Christophe Galtiera loss to Japan. He was subsequently dismissed last month, following a 4-1 defeat by the same team on home soil.
Nonetheless, his reputation remains strong due to his previous achievement of winning six major titles with Bayern Munich in 2020.
The real query is whether he will be an appealing enough prospect for Manchester United fans, but there’s no doubt that he will be under consideration.
3. Hansi Flick
Hansi Flick’s time as the head coach of the German national team was marked by disappointment. He assumed the role in 2021, shortly after Euro 2020, and his tenure lasted just over two years.
His performance at the 2022 World Cup was particularly underwhelming, with Germany exiting in the group stage after a loss to Japan. He was subsequently dismissed last month, following a 4-1 defeat by the same team on home soil.
Nonetheless, his reputation remains strong due to his previous achievement of winning six major titles with Bayern Munich in 2020.
4. Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane had been without a job since stepping down as the head coach of Real Madrid for the second time in 2021.
He had aspirations of succeeding Didier Deschamps as the coach of the French national team. However, when the team made it to the World Cup final in Qatar in 2022, Deschamps’ contract was extended for another four years.
He had aspirations of succeeding Didier Deschamps as the coach of the French national team. However, when the team made it to the World Cup final in Qatar in 2022, Deschamps’ contract was extended for another four years.
Zidane’s name has often been associated with Manchester United, although it’s widely believed that he has never shown a desire to manage the club or work in England.
5. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Is it within the realm of possibility for Solskjaer to make a unique, albeit not outlandish, comeback to Old Trafford? He held the reins at United from 2018 to 2021, overseeing the team for nearly three years. Solskjaer experienced a season marked by ups and downs, yet he guided United to a second-place finish, their best since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure in 2013.
In his initial tenure, Solskjaer was lauded for eliminating negativity from the club. The question now is whether he can replicate that feat once more.
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