Erik ten Hag has been dismissed as Manchester United’s manager following their fourth Premier League loss of the season on Sunday, which has resulted in their 14th position in the rankings.
Erik ten Hag has been dismissed as Manchester United’s manager, and the club is currently in the process of securing Ruben Amorim as his successor.
After a contentious 2-1 loss to West Ham on Sunday, the Red Devils ultimately decided to separate ways with Ten Hag on Monday. When Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his board were unable to identify a more suitable candidate to assume leadership, they granted him a new contract in the summer. However, they ultimately decided that it was time to move on.
Although Ruud van Nistelrooy is currently serving as interim manager, the club is making rapid progress in the recruitment of a permanent manager, with Amorim being the top candidate. However, he will require convincing to depart a Sporting Lisbon team that is currently on a high. Additionally, the fact that he is the top candidate to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City next summer, should he decide to quit, further complicates the situation.
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Nathan Ridley
ICYMI: Amorim’s statement regarding United Links
Ruben Amorim addressed the media mere hours after Erik ten Hag was terminated yesterday.
Unsurprisingly, he was inquired about the likelihood of becoming Manchester United’s new manager.
The president of Sporting Lisbon stated, “I was anticipating this inquiry, and I will refrain from discussing the future, as I will be compelled to provide commentary.” I am extremely honored to serve as the coach of Sporting, that is all.
Sporting Lisbon has identified a replacement for Amorim.
According to reports, Sporting Lisbon has already determined the individual who will succeed Ruben Amorim.
According to Abola, Joao Pereira, the former right-back for Sporting and Portugal, is presently coaching their B team and will succeed Amorim if he joins Manchester United.
In May, Amorim stated, “I believe he is an exceptional coach and possesses all the necessary qualifications to become Sporting’s coach.”Good morning, all.
Greetings, all!
Well, Monday was surely extremely hectic, wasn’t it?
We have returned to provide you with the most recent information regarding the events at Old Trafford, where Ruben Amorim has emerged as the top choice to succeed Erik ten Hag.
However, United is aware that they must act promptly on this matter.That concludes our contribution.
The day in Manchester has been quite eventful.
Additionally, Ten Hag’s successor may be imminent.
We will continue to provide you with the most recent information tomorrow.
Samuel Meade at 21:15
Are interim sackings feasible?
The last time Manchester United made the decision to replace their manager midway through a season, they were experiencing difficulties under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. It could be argued that there was no change when Ralf Rangnick arrived; in fact, they could have deteriorated further.
In the 2018/19 season, Solskjaer himself replaced Jose Mourinho in midway. He undoubtedly relished the initial excitement of his new manager; however, by the conclusion of the year, the reality of the situation became apparent, and his performances experienced a significant decline.
However, it is feasible, as demonstrated by Thomas Tuchel’s performance at Chelsea in 2021. Therefore, keep an eye on this space.
20:38 Samuel Meade
Ten Hag is requesting to be terminated.
Erik ten Hag was “begging to be sacked” when he elected to utilize Noussair Mazraoui as his number 10 just days prior to his termination from Manchester United.
During the team’s midweek stalemate with Fenerbahce, the Moroccan, who was acquired from Bayern Munich in the summer as a full-back, served as the primary facilitator. Mazraoui had never demonstrated the ability to operate in a central attacking position or double up. Consequently, the decision perplexed the majority of the spectators, as the 26-year-old was unable to provide the attacking energy that was required in the 1-1 stalemate.
Ten Hag had encountered difficulty in eliciting a response from his team in the final third, and his utilization of Mazraoui was minimally beneficial. The Manchester United team is the second-lowest scorer in the Premier League. Only Southampton, who were recently promoted, have performed worse in front of goal. Stephen Warnock contends that those selection calls do little to inspire.
He stated on Sky Sports, “I observe this individual, and they [the players] are not examining him or seeking information from him, as it appears to be somewhat haphazard.”
“I mean, Mazraoui was playing in the 10 the other night; what is the significance of that?” You are requesting to be terminated. You are filling the No. 10 position as either a left or right back. Bizarre. That constitutes a loss of control. That is a violation of the changing room’s dignity.
19:57IMPORTANT OCCASION
More information regarding Amorim’s agreement to assume the role of the club’s next manager The MEN has reported that Ruben Amorim has agreed to assume the role of the club’s next manager in principle.
Following the termination of Erik ten Hag, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has promptly found his replacement.
The sole remaining step is for Manchester United and Sporting Lisbon to reach an agreement on a compensation arrangement.
19:43Samuel Meade
De Gea’s covert dig?
In the aftermath of Man United’s decision to terminate Erik ten Hag, David de Gea merely shared an emoji, which may provide an indication of his emotions.
During his tenure with the club, the Dutchman traded several players, including the goalkeeper, which ultimately enabled De Gea to depart on a free agent. He had been at Old Trafford for over a decade before departing in 2023 without having secured a new club.
The Spaniard had recently been awarded the Golden Glove in the Premier League for maintaining the most clean sheets. However, he was promptly dismissed by Ten Hag, who was interested in signing Andre Onana from Inter Milan.
He believed that the goalkeeper, with whom he had collaborated at Ajax, could assist United in implementing a more possession-oriented strategy, as the Cameroon international was renowned for his distribution, a skill that De Gea had failed to master.
Ten Hag has been terminated by the Manchester hierarchy as a result of the team’s subpar season-opening performance. The Dutchman’s final encounter was at West Ham, where they were defeated by a last-minute penalty. He departs the team in the bottom half.
De Gea tweeted a gesture that is frequently referred to as the Italian hand gesture. In Italy, the two clenched fingers are frequently employed to convey disbelief, frustration, or disagreement. The goalkeeper is currently playing for Fiorentina in Serie A.
19:09Samuel Meade
Reexamining Neville’s major conclusion: Is he mistaken?
According to the former player who has transitioned into an opinionated pundit in 2021…
“They will not send a hitman back in.” A hitman who performs a task for a period of two years. Antonio Conte is available; however, I would not recommend his transfer to Manchester United. I would not bring him here at this time; I would not. I do not believe that Conte is a suitable candidate for Manchester United. I am of the opinion that he is not a suitable candidate. We have observed that coaches with a particular approach, such as Louis van Gaal, were unsuccessful in this environment.
After numerous failures, history indicates that he may be correct. However, if a manager achieves success in other locations but fails to do so in Manchester, isn’t the issue with the club, rather than the manager?
What are your thoughts?
18:32 KEY EVENT
A move for Amorim by Manchester United
According to reports, Ruben Amorim is currently in the process of being acquired by Manchester United.
On Monday, United terminated Erik ten Hag following their defeat at West Ham, which resulted in their 14th-place finish in the Premier League. Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as the interim manager in anticipation of the midweek Carabao Cup match against Leicester City.
Prior to Liverpool’s acquisition of Arne Slot, Amorim was among the prominent candidates for the Liverpool managerial position during the summer. Following the announcement that Sporting’s Hugo Viana will assume the role of City sporting director upon Txiki Begiristain’s departure from the Etihad Stadium, he has also been subject to significant speculation regarding Manchester City.
United are prepared to fulfill Amorim’s £8.3m release clause in order to secure his transfer to Old Trafford, as reported by The Athletic.
18:16 Samuel Meade
Inquiries regarding Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s summer call Sir Jim Ratcliffe was in dire need of acing his initial significant decision. He refrained from doing so.
In the summer, he was the one who chose to keep Erik ten Hag, as an FA Cup victory was able to obscure the shortcomings of the Premier League season. Many argued that a single game at Wembley should not surpass a season of underperformance.
Nevertheless, it sufficed to preserve Ten Hag’s employment. Subsequently, he endured the most recent international break; however, the most recent defeat was evidently excessive.
Ratcliffe is now obligated to ensure that his subsequent manager is the right choice, or else he may be viewed as a proprietor who merely speaks the talk but fails to follow through.
17:42Samuel Meade Amorim expresses his opinion regarding the replacement of Ten Hag.
He responded, “I was anticipating this inquiry, and it is evident that I will refrain from discussing the future, as I will be compelled to provide commentary.” I am extremely honored to serve as the coach of Sporting, that is all.
According to the Independent, Amorim is believed to be hesitant to depart his current club mid-season due to the possibility of accumulating additional silverware. This is due to Sporting’s exceptional performance.
17:19Samuel Meade
Neville is taken aback by the utilization of Ugarte.
Gary Neville acknowledged that the managers of Manchester United would have inquired about Erik ten Hag’s utilization of Manuel Ugarte, who was omitted from the starting lineup on Sunday.
The Uruguayan remained on the substitutes for the entire 90 minutes as West Ham emerged victorious in the final minute against the Red Devils. Christian Eriksen and Casemiro were selected as the starting midfielders from the outset. United pursued Ugarte throughout the summer with the intention of replacing Casemiro, who underperformed last year and is over the age of 30.
However, the former PSG employee has encountered difficulty in making the intended impression, and he has not necessarily been provided with the number of games he would prefer. Neville was perplexed by one of Ten Hag’s concluding judgments, as he had been allotted only two minutes in the previous three Premier League games.
He stated on Sky Sports, “I was taken aback by the sight of Eriksen and Casemiro in central midfield, with Ugarte on the bench, yesterday.” Ugarte was appointed as the successor to Casemiro, and his tenure has not been particularly successful. However, I believe that if I were an owner, I would consider the following: “These two midfielders are approaching their retirement years, and you have a young man who has the potential to make a significant impact.”
“As an owner, I would be inquiring about that.” Additionally, the absence of a specific form of play has been a significant issue. Watching United compete is a genuine challenge due to the lack of progression and performance levels. That has remained unchanged for the past 18 months, and in the end, it was as significant a concern as the results.
Nathan Ridley ICYMI: Fernandes’ thank-you message to Ten Hag Bruno Fernandes via Instagram:
“I am grateful for your assistance, sir!” I am grateful for the trust and the memories we have shared. I extend my best wishes for your future endeavors. I trust that the positive things the manager has done for our club can be maintained by the supporters, despite the fact that the last period has not been stellar for all of us.
