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After last night’s 3-3 draw to Porto, Manchester United are winless in four games under Erik ten Hag.
They have only won one European game in their last 10, the last coming in October 2023 against Copenhagen.
United sit 13th in the Premier League table after six games and have scored the second fewest goals in the league.
Whether you want to call it ‘relegation form’, ‘mid-table form’ or downright ‘sackable form’, the pressure is undoubtedly mounting on Erik ten Hag.
It has been reported that last night’s game against Porto and Sunday’s trip to Villa park are make-or-break fixtures for the Dutchman’s future.
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Should United lose against Aston Villa, the board have selected an interim manager to take Ten Hag’s place going into the international break.
United plan on making Ruud van Nistelrooy their interim manager until they find a long-term candidate, CentreDevils has been informed by an insider.
Ruud is held in high regard by United’s ownership and players alike, and has won the dressing room in his three months at the club.
He has been particularly helpful in helping Marcus Rashford return to his prolific form, working one-on-one with the England star.
As a result, Rashford has started this season confidently, with six goal contributions in nine games.
Ruud’s tactical vision is also highly respected by other staff members but, as an assistant manager, his influence is limited in United’s play style.
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Another manager being considered by United is former Bayern Munich and Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel.
CentreDevils understands that Tuchel ranks lower on the list of candidates, as he has already rejected an approach from United.
Tuchel was reportedly unimpressed by the club’s transfer policy and declined to join as manager back in the summer.
He felt that United’s board had too much control over transfers, reminding him of his tricky relationship with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly.
With this in mind, United favour Ruud Van Nistelrooy as their primary candidate for the interim manager role.
Sunday may be judgement day for Ten Hag, who has no time to rest, with his departure now looking like a matter of when rather than if.
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