Manchester United head coach Eric Ten Hag chooses manager to replace him as he tenders voluntary resignation letter to Manchester United board

Expect to hear the phrase “this is Manchester United Football Club” frequently in the upcoming days.

The position of Manager Erik ten Hag may become unsustainable following a disastrous 3-1 defeat to rivals Manchester City in the Manchester Derby.

The Red Devils have had a challenging season, as they ended up in the bottom position in Group A of the UEFA Champions League and currently occupy sixth place in the Premier League with a total of 44 points.

Although Ten Hag had a successful debut season, securing a third-place position in the English Premier League and winning the Carabao Cup, the 2023-24 season has been less favorable.

We are discussing Manchester United Football Club, and anything below exceptional performance is not accepted at Old Trafford.

Under the leadership of new investors, it may be advantageous for all parties involved to begin anew.

Who might be the next individual to attempt to fill the immensely challenging role left by Sir Alex Ferguson and restore Manchester United to their former days of greatness?

After a brief examination of Ten Hag’s time in charge, continue reading for six potential contenders to assume control of what is arguably the most challenging position in the entire Premier League.

What is the origin of our current situation?

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Ten Hag had garnered favor in the Manchester United fanbase due to noticeable advancements made during his initial season in charge.

Old Trafford showed signs of transformation with a Carabao Cup championship, a third-place position in the Premier League, and securing a spot in the 2023-24 Champions League.

The anticipated progress in the subsequent campaign has not materialized, due to issues occurring behind the scenes and subpar performances on the field.

At the beginning of the season, it appeared that Harry Maguire, the former captain of the club, was being pressured to leave Manchester. However, the English international has since undergone a significant improvement in his performance. On the other hand, Jadon Sancho was excluded from participating in first-team activities due to his failure to meet Ten Hag’s expectations. As a result, he was loaned to Borussia Dortmund.

The Dutchman’s persistent choice of Antony, who is the focus of charges of domestic assault, as reported by Sky Sports, has further worsened an already gloomy season.

The high-profile acquisitions have not produced the expected results, as goalkeeper André Onana has been responsible for costly mistakes and Mason Mount has been absent due to injury and underwhelming in his appearances.

Rasmus Højlund initially had a sluggish start but has since demonstrated his potential by scoring in five straight Premier League games. However, his progress was interrupted by a muscular ailment. In addition, he scored five goals in only six Champions League matches.

However, the remarkable first seasons of Raphaël Varane and Casemiro have not been duplicated in the 2023-24 season. As a result, Manchester United has been eliminated from European competitions, exited in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, and currently has a negative goal difference.

In summary, the situation has been unfavorable. Ten Hag’s career could be in risk due to these issues, and Manchester United may have to appoint their seventh manager (including caretakers) since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.

Candidate number one is Zinedine Zidane.

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Zinedine Zidane has been consistently considered as a potential candidate for the managerial position at Manchester United for a significant period of time. Since his departure as the manager of Real Madrid in 2021, after a season without winning any trophies, he has been unemployed. Rumors about him potentially becoming the manager of Manchester United are gaining momentum once more.

The verdict may still be undecided.