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After being sacked by Manchester United in October 2024, Erik ten Hag continues to be trying to find a return to top-flight European soccer. Regardless of being shortlisted by an rising membership, a well-recognized Premier League rival might block his path.
With earlier expertise in Germany as a Bayern Munich academy coach, Ten Hag was linked to the Borussia Dortmund job as a possible alternative for Nuri Şahin, however that chance finally fell by means of. Now, RB Leipzig has emerged as a attainable vacation spot, although securing the function gained’t be simple.
In line with Sky Sports activities, former Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp has dismissed the concept of Ten Hag taking up at Leipzig. Now in a brand new government function as Pink Bull’s head of world soccer, Klopp has reportedly determined to pursue different candidates as an alternative of the previous Manchester United boss.
Though Marco Rose is beneath contract till June 2026, Leipzig is prone to half methods with him on the finish of the season. This choice follows disappointing Champions League outcomes, the place the German aspect did not progress to the knockout rounds, in addition to their present Sixth-place standing within the Bundesliga, leaving them outdoors the Champions League qualification zone.
With Ten Hag dominated out, Klopp has reportedly compiled a shortlist of three German coaches for the function: Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner, Stuttgart supervisor Sebastian Hoeness, and former Benfica coach Roger Schmidt—leaving no room for Ten Hag in Leipzig’s plans.
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Ten Hag vs. Klopp: A Premier League rivalry
Throughout their time managing Manchester United and Liverpool, Ten Hag and Klopp had been on reverse sides of one among English soccer’s fiercest rivalries. From 2022 to 2024, they confronted one another seven instances, with Klopp holding the benefit.
The German supervisor gained three encounters, whereas Ten Hag gained twice, with two matches ending in attracts. Amongst their most notable clashes was Liverpool’s historic 7-0 thrashing of United within the Premier League, in addition to United’s dramatic 4-3 FA Cup victory over Liverpool—an agonizing loss for Klopp’s aspect, who had been eradicated from the match that Ten Hag’s squad finally gained.
