By the end of the previous season, Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, had an uncertain future. Nevertheless, the team made the decision to have faith in the Dutchman even if they had discussions with other managers during the summer. Despite making significant additions to their roster during the summer transfer window, the Red Devils have had a challenging start to the season.
In the transfer window, when the Red Devils brought five new players to Old Trafford, the club strongly supported Ten Hag. There has been no discernible improvement in the team’s league performance under the Dutch manager. The Manchester United boss has come under fire, with some questioning his future if he is still unable to turn things around at the team.
By the end of the current campaign, presenter Will Brazier has suggested that Ruud Van Nistelrooy, a legend of the Manchester United team and assistant manager, may take over as manager of the team.
Ruud van Nistelrooy is an ‘outstanding’ appointment for Manchester United
After the dismissal of yet another manager, Van Nistelrooy, like Solskjaer, might enter as a club legend to calm the crowd and restore order. In his two seasons as manager, Ten Hag has won two domestic cups. However, following a disastrous Premier League season in which they finished eighth in the league, United was only spared from bankruptcy when they defeated rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup.
Van Nistelrooy’s chance of being hired depends on Ten Hag’s ability to improve United’s performance in the first place. If the Dutchman is unable to overcome Southampton and Crystal Palace in the upcoming two weeks, this could be the invitation Van Nistelrooy needs to solidify his legacy at United.
