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Erik ten Hag’s job is once more under scrutiny after a poor start to the season, with a 3-0 loss to Spurs at Old Trafford dropping The Red Devils to twelfth place.
Whilst the United bosses are continuing to stand by ten Hag for the time being, it’s understood that the Dutchman has the next two games which lead to the international break next week to redeem himself.
Already reports have emerged of potential replacements for ten Hag, with Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi being considered a strong candidate to take over.
The club have also been looking at their previous shortlist before deciding to stick with ten Hag over the summer.
The main contenders at the time were Thomas Tuchel, Thomas Frank, Kieran McKenna and Mauricio Pochettino.
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However, another name that was floating around was that of Graham Potter. The ex-Chelsea and Brighton boss is currently without a club since leaving Stamford Bridge in 2023.
Graham Potter speaks about Manchester United
Speaking to Monday Night Football, Potter commented: “I am the only coach in world football to be linked with Stoke City and Napoli in the same week.”
He continued: “A lot of what I’ve read in the media is untrue and false. I take what the media say with a pinch of salt. I’ve had lots of conversations with lots of people.
“For the respect of everybody, it’s best I keep it private.
“I don’t think anything is impossible but jobs are difficult. That’s the reality of like in the Premier League as if you’re a big club Manchester United and you’re not in the top six, then there’s always going to be scrutiny.
“Sometimes you have to look beyond the results and look at the performances.
“They’ve missed a lot of chances and sometimes teams go through that where you don’t starting reflecting your xG and then a bad day comes along [like on Sunday] and the clouds come over pretty quickly – that’s what they’re facing.
“The challenge is to have some perspective and to try to rationalise what’s happening and speak logically. After any game, people are emotional as football is about emotions and feelings. The fans want to blame somebody and sometimes it is the manager.
“We make mistakes and aren’t perfect but it’s what we sign up to when we take the job. Whoever lost the game felt they would be under pressure. Ange was under pressure and all of a sudden he’s won four on the trot. You can’t win unless you win.”
Potter’s history with Dan Ashworth
However, not all was doom and gloom, with Potter going on to praise Dan Ashworth after their time together at Brighton.
Speaking of his former colleague, Potter said: “I think Dan is part of a team there, as well.”
He continued: “He will want to support and he will want to help – that’s my experience of working with him. I don’t know anything about the context of Manchester United, but my experience of working with him at Brighton was that he was very supportive.
“He would challenge at the right time but would also want to help and be there for you. Football clubs have to create conditions for coaches to be successful as well, so that is what he’ll be trying to do.”
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