‘For sure’: Romano now confirms 51yo as candidate to replace Erik ten Hag at Man Utd

Reputable journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that Thomas Tuchel, the former head coach of Chelsea, is a front-runner to succeed Erik ten Hag as Manchester United’s manager.

With only 8 points from their first 7 games in the Premier League, the Red Devils have had a dismal start to the season. Ten Hag is anticipated to meet with the board in the upcoming days, as this is their worst run in thirty-five years.

After the FA Cup final in May, Romano stated on his YouTube channel that Tuchel held talks with the United management. However, the German strategist chose to take a break after his time with Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.

Although United choose to continue with ten Hag as their head coach for the current campaign, Romano thinks Tuchel is still a “for sure” contender if the Red Devils decide to make a change soon.

He said, “Guys, what I keep saying to you about Thomas Tuchel is that, as you recall from the exclusive story last summer, Man United was debating whether to confirm Erik ten Hag’s position or fire him following the FA Cup victory.

What transpired was that Thomas Tuchel and his agent, who was representing him, met within Manchester United. There was therefore a gathering. Then they both agreed not to move forward. After playing Bayern, Tuchel intended to unwind a little, replenish his energy, and then make a comeback in the upcoming months.

Furthermore, Erik Ten Hag’s appointment as manager was confirmed by Manchester United. However, that meeting has demonstrated to you once more how much INEOS, the management group, and Manchester United as a whole still value Thomas Tuchel. Thus, Thomas Tuchel is undoubtedly a contender.

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Prior to last season’s FA Cup final, United’s board was seriously considering a replacement, but after ten Hag led the team to an unexpected victory over Manchester City, things changed. Following an evaluation at the end of the season, the management was pleased with the choice to support ten Hag for the remainder of the summer.

Despite receiving a substantial transfer budget to strengthen the team, the Dutchman’s performance has not improved at all. With a pair of draws in the Europa League against Twente and Porto, the team has also struggled in Europe. Later this month, they travel to Fenerbahce for another challenging test.

Ten Hag is expected to meet with the board in the next few days, so it won’t come as a surprise if he loses his job. Tuchel is already a ready-made replacement for INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe; he may be willing to take up the role again after taking a long hiatus from Bayern Munich.

The 51-year-old enjoyed a successful time leading Chelsea, a Premier League competitor, to three titles: the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Champions League. Disagreements with the new owners led to his dismissal as manager, and the German was excited about the chance to lead United back to the English premier league.

The starting lineup’s lack of coherence has been one of Ten Hag’s biggest worries. Nearly every game has seen the Dutchman employ the same tactics, which has made it easy for the opposition to identify his playing habits and exploit them. Tuchel is more adaptable and likes to change things up, so United might do better with him.