Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims he did not receive the same level of support as current manager Erik ten Hag during his time at the club. Mourinho, who was in charge from 2016 to 2018, said his professional relationship with former chief executive Ed Woodward was “not the best.”
Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final victory over Coventry City was overshadowed by questions about manager Erik ten Hag’s future. Despite leading 3-0, United collapsed and needed a penalty shootout to win. VAR saved United from an embarrassing defeat, but Ten Hag’s substitutions and the team’s overall performance raised concerns. Ten Hag insists he needs more tools to manage the team, but rumors about his future persist. Thomas Tuchel is the latest name linked to the United job, and a loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup final could seal Ten Hag’s fate.
Young winger Shea Lacey is poised to make history at Manchester United with an anticipated first-team debut before the end of the season. The 17-year-old has impressed with his performances at youth level and has been training with the senior team under Erik ten Hag’s guidance. Lacey, who joined United over Liverpool, has signed a five-year professional contract with the club.
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that there are still players in the squad that he did not want when he was in charge. Mourinho, who was sacked in 2018, believes that some of the players do not represent the best professional profile for a club of United’s stature. Despite his attempts to move certain players on, the club has stuck by them, and they have only won one piece of silverware since Mourinho’s departure.
Manchester United are reportedly considering former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane as a potential successor to Erik ten Hag, whose position at Old Trafford has come under scrutiny. Zidane, who has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, has been linked with the Red Devils job despite facing competition from other candidates such as England manager Gareth Southgate and Chelsea’s Graham Potter. The Frenchman has won three Champions League titles with Real Madrid and is considered one of the most successful managers in the world. Manchester United’s hierarchy, including new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is expected to make a decision on ten Hag’s future in the coming weeks, with the club aiming to return to the top of English and European football.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s future is in doubt after a disappointing season at Old Trafford, with BBC reporter Phil McNulty suggesting that Xabi Alonso’s links to Liverpool could prevent him from taking the United job.
Erik ten Hag’s position as Manchester United manager remains uncertain, despite the team’s progress to the FA Cup final. Former Liverpool player and manager Graeme Souness believes that the club’s decision-makers have already decided to part ways with the Dutchman, regardless of the outcome of the FA Cup.
Thomas Tuchel, current manager of Bayern Munich, is reportedly interested in coaching Manchester United if they decide to sack Erik ten Hag. Sources claim that Tuchel admires United’s new setup, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and would be keen on discussions regarding the position. Despite United reaching the FA Cup final, concerns remain about Ten Hag’s future due to the team’s recent lackluster performances, including conceding a 3-0 lead against a lower-division side. With Bayern, Barcelona, and Liverpool also seeking new managers, options for Manchester United are limited. However, Tuchel’s interest in returning to England, where he previously succeeded with Chelsea, could make him a potential candidate for the role.
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes current boss Erik ten Hag has received more support and trust than he did during his tenure. Mourinho won the Carabao Cup and Europa League in his first season at Old Trafford but was sacked in December 2018 after a poor run of results. In an interview with The Telegraph, Mourinho said he had a difficult working relationship with former Man Utd chief executive Ed Woodward and that he lacked the level of support and trust that ten Hag has. He also suggested that some players who were at the club during his time lack the professionalism to compete at the highest level.
Manchester United will be desperate to avoid a second embarrassing result in four days when they host Sheffield United on Wednesday. The Red Devils reached the FA Cup final on Sunday after a heart-stopping penalty shootout victory against Championship side Coventry, but their performance has come under intense scrutiny. Erik ten Hag’s job is reportedly under threat despite the team’s progress to the showpiece match. United will now return to Premier League action and will be eager for a big win against the bottom-of-the-table Blades, who may fancy their chances at a shock result.
