Manchester United’s Potential Replacements for Eric Ten Hag
Manchester United’s current manager, Eric Ten Hag, has been under scrutiny lately. If the Red Devils decide to part ways with him, they have a pool of talented and experienced coaches to choose from. At least eight renowned managers are currently unemployed and could potentially take the reins at Old Trafford.
Thomas Tuchel: A Proven Track Record
Thomas Tuchel, a 51-year-old German coach, has a proven track record in the Premier League. He previously managed Chelsea, leading the team to several championships, including the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Club World Cup. Although his stint at Bayern Munich was less successful, Tuchel’s experience and skills make him an attractive candidate for Manchester United.
Gareth Southgate: A Seasoned Manager
Gareth Southgate, a 54-year-old English coach, has stepped down from his role as England’s national team manager after eight years. He has experience managing teams at the club level, including Middlesbrough, and has been linked to Manchester United in the past. Although he chose to support Ten Hag during the summer, Southgate’s availability makes him a potential candidate for the Red Devils.
Frank Lampard: A Familiar Face
Frank Lampard, a former Chelsea midfielder, has managed the London City team and had a successful stint at Derby. He led Chelsea to a top-four finish and won the FA Cup final, nurturing young players like Reece James. Although he has been unemployed since May 2023, Lampard’s experience and familiarity with the Premier League make him a viable option for Manchester United.
Graeme Potter: A Talented Coach
Graeme Potter, a 49-year-old English coach, was sacked by Chelsea in April 2023. Despite his success with Brighton and Ostersund, Potter has been out of work for 18 months. He has been linked to Manchester United and the England national team, but nothing has materialized yet. Potter’s experience and skills make him a potential candidate for the Red Devils.
David Moyes: A Seasoned Manager
David Moyes, a 61-year-old Scottish coach, has experience managing teams like Preston, Everton, and West Ham. Although he failed at Manchester United, Moyes has had success in the Premier League and has been out of work since leaving West Ham. His experience and familiarity with the league make him a potential candidate for the Red Devils.
Xavi: A La Liga Champion
Xavi, a 44-year-old Spanish coach, won one La Liga championship in two and a half years at Barcelona. Although he was sacked by the Catalan club, Xavi is expected to follow in the footsteps of Pep Guardiola and take a job in the Premier League. His experience and skills make him a potential candidate for Manchester United.
Zinedine Zidane: A Legendary Coach
Zinedine Zidane, a 52-year-old French coach, has been unemployed since leaving Real Madrid for the second time in 2021. He has had great success at the Bernabeu, leading the team to three consecutive Champions League titles and winning La Liga in his second spell. Although he has been out of work for a while, Zidane’s experience and skills make him a potential candidate for Manchester United.
Jurgen Klopp: A Highly Successful Coach
Jurgen Klopp, a 57-year-old German coach, has confirmed that he will take a year off after leaving Liverpool. Although he has stated that he will not manage any other teams in the Premier League, Klopp’s experience and success with the Reds make him a potential candidate for Manchester United in the future.
