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Erik ten Hag is once more under the microscope as manager at Old Trafford with Manchester United dropping to twelfth in the Premier League.
The Red Devils fell one place after losing 3-0 to Tottenham Hotspur at home. Next up they’ll be playing fifth place Aston Villa away from home.
However before that, ten Hag and his men are flying to Portugal for a Europa League tie with Porto.
These two games could go one of two ways, either saving the Dutchman’s job at United or pushing him closer to the edge of departing the club.
However, United are lining up his replacement just in case drastic changes are needed.
Recent reports have claimed that two former Chelsea bosses are in consideration in the form of Graham Potter and Thomas Tuchel, with Gareth Southgate bringing the shortlist to three.
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However, United’s answer to all this may be a lot closer to home.
Manchester United look to assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy to replace Erik ten Hag
Jeremy Cross has reported that United are looking internally at assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.
The report continues to expand on this expressing the support of the players around this decision.
Van Nistelrooy recently spoke to TNT Sports about his return to United, saying: “It’s 100% the right decision [to return].”
The former striker continued: “I felt a strong feeling that I want to help build United – little by little – back to where we feel and know where the club should be.
“I was on the managerial track. I managed PSV – an unbelievable experience – and I was in talks with clubs to manage, and I love it.
“I had my staff all ready, and then I had a phone call. I was like, ‘jeez’. I never thought of it as a possibility.
“Erik called me. I said I had to think about it, but I immediately felt, ‘wow’. I started to love the idea.
“Especially the big picture where it’s a new start with the new ownership and leadership. A phase where you start to rebuild and be a part of it.
“I just want to contribute to where the club should be and, little by little, bring it there.
“I hope when they reach it, it will be soon. I want to contribute. I feel a strong feeling that I want to do that.”
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