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The possibility of Erik ten Hag losing his Manchester United job this summer is not new. Keeping the Dutch manager for his last year on the job seems quite improbable. United may not make it to Europe this season, thus it’s more probable that they will fire him after a dismal season.
Even if injuries haven’t helped, the ex-Ajax coach deserves a lot of criticism for his tremendous struggles this season. The Red Devils will likely miss out on UEFA Champions League, capping off a disastrous term.
Similarly, they have not been successful in winning any big trophies. Although, they will still face Manchester City in the FA Cup final; whether or not they manage to finish the season well is an open question.
Ten Hag’s side, however, has performed poorly, and it has not capitalized on recent acquisitions. Poor transfers have not brought life to this dismal Manchester United squad
As a result, new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is looking to liven things up at the failing giants at Old Trafford. In recent months, there has been an increase in the number of links pointing to possible substitutes. Various media have since connected several coaches to the position, including Thomas Frank, Thomas Tuchel, and Gareth Southgate.
New surprising name emerges
One unexpected candidate to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United after the current season is Kieran McKenna. He has risen through the ranks after two promotions at Portman Road. Several other Premier League teams are showing serious interest in Ipswich’s manager.
“He [McKenna] is believed to be under serious consideration to take over from Ten Hag should United decide to bring an end to his tenure after a disappointing second season in charge, with the co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe poised to review his position after the FA Cup final against Manchester City a week on Saturday,” The Guardian says.
United and McKenna’s agents have reportedly already established contact. However, their…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-05-15 19:52:09
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