It looks like pressure is yet again Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag\u2019s constant companion following a difficult start to the season for the Red Devils, with defeat by Tottenham seeing his future once again under scrutiny.<\/p>\n
Simone Inzaghi has now emerged as a possible contender to replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford should the Dutchman\u2019s services no longer be required at Old Trafford. The Manchester United\u00a0boss’ future has been again for the umpteenth time called into question following a dismal display against Tottenham, which sees the side currently sit 12th in the Premier League\u00a0with just two wins from their opening six matches.<\/p>\n
Ten Hag, with his face-saving defenses up as usual, has casually dismissed concerns\u00a0about being sacked \u2013 after extending his contract in the summer\u00a0– yet there remains a sense of uncertainty around his position.<\/p>\n
The understanding is that the Dutchman’s role will be placed under consideration by Sir Jim Ratcliffe at the next international break. As for the present, they face two tough games against Porto and Aston Villa – with Ten Hag given an opportunity to put forward a convincing argument to his bosses.<\/p>\n
Ratcliffe is reluctant to sack the ex-Ajax manager, but recognises the club are treading water, according to the The Daily Star. The United co-owner is apparently keen to secure Inzaghi from Inter Milan or ex-England boss Gareth Southgate, who is still jobless after departing the Three Lions following Euro 2024.<\/p>\n
Ratcliffe will consult with fellow owners, the Glazers, sporting director Dan Ashworth and CEO Omar Berrada before making a decision.<\/p>\n
Inzaghi was responsible for last season’s Serie A title with Inter and since taking the job in 2021 has also earned two Coppa Italia wins and three Supercoppa Italiana victories. Inter reached the Champions League\u00a0final under his tutelage in 2022\/23 but lost out to Manchester City.<\/p>\n
The former Lazio forward has been key in guiding the Italians to fourth place this term, with three wins and two draws among their opening six fixtures.<\/p>\n
Inzaghi is also the current holder of the Enzo Bearzot Award, awarded to the best Italian manager each year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"