Thomas Tuchel is being considered as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag as the manager of Manchester United. With United struggling in the Premier League and the top four seemingly out of reach, speculations about a managerial change in the summer have surfaced. The team’s performance has been disappointing, dropping points in over half of their league matches and currently being 13 points behind fourth place. The pressure is mounting on ten Hag, despite his success in guiding Bayern Munich to the Champions League semi-finals.
Reports suggest that Tuchel, who recently won the Champions League with Chelsea, could be a strong candidate for the United job. Tuchel is rumored to be interested in the position, which could appeal to him once he becomes available. Although ten Hag remains committed to the United job and was pleased with the team’s resilience in a recent match, he acknowledged the need for improvement and expressed a desire to eliminate mistakes in order to achieve their targets and win trophies. He will have the opportunity to compete for a second trophy in the FA Cup final against Manchester City next month, and he will be hoping for a better outcome than their last encounter.
The possibility of Tuchel taking over at Manchester United highlights the uncertainty surrounding the club’s managerial situation and the potential for significant changes in the upcoming transfer window and offseason.