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Revealed: Man Utd managerial candidates have 'reservations' over replacing Erik ten Hag because of constant criticism from club legends

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Former players <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-urged-sack-erik-ten-hag-before-man-city-fa-cup-final-michael-owen-suggests-ex-england-boss-replace-dutchman/blted5d05bb7cc2a7e1" target="_blank">Michael Owen and Paul Scholes</a> went on a tirade against Ten Hag and called for his instant dismissal following a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-player-ratings-vs-crystal-palace-casemiro-diogo-dalot/bltfb5c85f72d8b20e7" target="_blank">humiliating 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace</a> at Selhurst Park on Monday. The duo also suggested handing over the reins to Ten Hag's assistant, Steve McClaren, for the remainder of the season with the hope of securing better results.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Despite the fervent calls for an immediate managerial change, United's decision-makers are standing firm on their decision to stick with Ten Hag until the conclusion of the current season, with the FA Cup final against Manchester City still to play on May 25.The latest outcry from ex-players turned pundits is just the latest episode in the ongoing saga of former Manchester United stars voicing strong opinions around the club's future and the performance of its manager. According to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/05/07/contenders-erik-ten-hag-next-man-utd-job-manager-legends/" target="_blank">Telegraph Sport, at</a> least two potential candidates in the frame for the United job harbour reservations about the constant scrutiny and debate stirred by former players, with Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand and Roy Keane also among those who regularly grab the headlines with their criticism.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

An insider revealed to The Telegraph: "No English club has as many ex-players talking about all the great things they did at the club in the past and creating so many headlines with their opinions about the manager. Nobody can think it is helpful.”

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

Thomas Tuchel is reportedly one of the men on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/erik-ten-hag-thomas-tuchel-swap-ideal-man-utd-bayern-munich-harry-kane-mason-mount-benefit/blt13a7dc52b66ad090" target="_blank">United's managerial shortlist.</a> The German manager admitted that he "loved it" in England while on Chelsea's books and kept open the prospect of returning to the Premier League in the future. Moreover, it has been reported that former Real Madrid manager, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-or-bayern-munich-former-real-madrid-coach-zinedine-zidane-makes-preference-for-next-job-clear/blte7fbfe572ff64538#cs498914aace7fa00d" target="_blank">Zinedine Zidane, could also try his luck</a> at the Old Trafford dugout and is believed to be keeping a close eye on the developments. Jose Mourinho has also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-jose-mourinho-would-love-second-chance-man-utd-walk-to-old-trafford-replace-erik-ten-hag/blt1a4064bc18844349" target="_blank">allegedly offered his services to United </a>but the club is said to be against bringing him back to the club at this stage.

DID YOU KNOW?

United's hopes of securing Champions League qualification have been dashed, with the club now languishing in the eighth place in the Premier League table. Their upcoming fixtures against Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Brighton pose stern challenges as they seek Europa League or Europa Conference League qualification. The FA Cup presents another opportunity for European qualification, but the Red Devils must overcome a marauding Manchester City after narrowly edging out Coventry City in the semi-finals via penalties.

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Manchester United&apos;s managerial candidates reportedly have &quot;reservations&quot; over replacing Erik ten Hag amid constant criticism from club legends.

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