S Poddar
Manchester United has made the shocking decision to sack manager Erik ten Hag. This decision comes after a disastrous start to the Premier League season, the worst in the club’s history.
The Red Devils have not shied away from naming a potential heir. They are said to be in an advanced discussion stage with Sporting CP’s in-form manager, Ruben Amorim. The 39-year-old Portuguese tactician has impressed everyone by his innovative way of playing and the talent that he has been able to unlock in young players.
Ten Hag’s spell at Old Trafford was full of inconsistency and a lack of proper tactics. When many showed hope for him at first, now the team continues performing poorly and losing badly as well. He just could not get the side that would work together, but this inability led to losing his job.
While Amorim is the most likely option, there are other names going around. These include Kieran McKenna from Ipswich Town and Thomas Frank from Brentford. However, a big club might lure him into the transition.
Shocks have run through the football world because of this change in management. United fans have a divided reaction to the decision, ranging from being disappointed by it to others viewing it as necessary for the club to get back on track.
As the dust is settling on Ten Hag’s exit, all eyes are now on Amorim and his prospects at Old Trafford. Will he turn the ship around and get United back to its glorious days? Only time will tell.
The Fall of Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag’s period at Manchester United was short but action-packed. He once was thought to be the man who would revive Manchester United back to the top, but his spell quickly fell apart due to a variety of factors.
- Tactical Blunder: Tactics often bewildered the fans as ten Hag clung to stiff formations and was unwilling to change. Creativity and flexibility were choked off by the team.
- Player Management Issues: The Dutchman could not handle the egos of some of the high-profile players. Rumors of dressing room discontent and player unrest further diminished his authority.
- Poor Recruitment: The transfer strategy of the club under Ten Hag has been questionable. A number of high-profile signings have failed to live up to expectations, leaving the squad unbalanced and lacking depth.
With Ten Hag gone, there is massive change at Manchester United, and the appointment of Ruben Amorim comes across as a bold move on the right track though whether he will bring in the success they all wish and crave remains to be seen.
Amorim: The Next Big Thing?
He, in one way, has been able to gain for himself a name among the brightest young minds of European football. His innovation in and tactics on attacking with an excellent scouting talent among the boys has been attracting a good deal of attention worldwide.
Ruben Amorim, in case he was to be promoted as manager for Manchester United, he would surely breathe in a new atmosphere and a novel vision to the team as his game is mostly run by high press and the playing possession football, that is the recipe to make the attacking prowess rejuvenated at Manchester United.
But it is not an easy job for the Portuguese coach; he needs to adapt at once to the Premier League demands and show his leadership at the club. It is going to be very demanding with all the scrutiny he is going to face at a club like Manchester United.
Only time will tell whether the right man for Manchester United can take the team to England’s peak.
