Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s future at the club is back in the conversation.
The dust seemed to have settled regarding his future, but two defeats in the first three games of the season have once again complicated the situation for the Dutch coach.
The Red Devils engaged in talks with Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino over the summer, but ultimately decided to keep Ten Hag at the club and continue the work he started two years ago.
According to journalist Miguel Delaney, former England manager Gareth Southgate is a “natural appointment” if Ten Hag leaves the club.
While talking to Later pages podcast, the reporter said:
“They’re all in that high-performance culture that Ashworth and Brailsford would promote. And while it may have been seen that Southgate would be a natural appointment for United if Ten Hag leaves, maybe it’s the other way around. Whereas, that kind of connection influence Southgate to broaden his horizons and delve into something else, as he also promoted the idea of ​​high-performance culture in England.”
Southgate has admirers at Old Trafford and it’s no secret, but whether he could be the right man for the Man United job remains to be seen.
Ten Hag have struggled in the Premier League and Champions League, but their performances in cup competitions have been impressive.
The Red Devils won the Carabao Cup last season and this year, they managed to win the FA Cup by beating rivals and Premier League winners Manchester City.
Erik ten Hag must produce better results at Man United
However, he has struggled to build a team style of play, and with the club making a big investment in the squad recently, they would expect better results overall.
Southgate recently stepped down as England manager and is currently without a team.
If Ten Hag can’t reverse their poor start to the season, 54-year-old Southgate could be called upon to clean up the mess.
