Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel advised the Red Devils to pay attention to Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel.
In the coming weeks, the new United management will need to make a decision about Eric Ten Haga, whose second season at Old Trafford could turn into disappointment if the Red Devils do not win the FA Cup.
The media names Graham Potter and Gareth Southgate as possible replacements for Ten Hag, but Schmeichel would prefer to see Tuchel, who leaves Bayern Munich at the end of the season, on the United coaching bridge.
“I like Thomas Tuchel. I was lucky enough to interview him a couple of times, and he has great football knowledge.”
“He was slightly unlucky to be in two big football clubs at the wrong time in their history, when there is not order at every level. But this, for example, does not mean that he did a bad job at Chelsea. He won the Champions League, didn’t he?!”
“I just like him, there’s something about him. He projects his authority. Never compare people, but he has the same kind of aura as Klopp. You know he’s the boss here, and you know what he’s doing,” Schmeichel told BeIN Sports.
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Summary:
Peter Schmeichel, a former Manchester United goalkeeper, believes the club should consider appointing Thomas Tuchel, the current manager of Bayern Munich, as their next coach. This comes amidst uncertainty surrounding the future of current coach Eric Ten Hag, whose performance is tied to winning the FA Cup this season. While media suggests Graham Potter and Gareth Southgate as potential replacements, Schmeichel highlights Tuchel’s football knowledge, leadership qualities, and past success at Chelsea, including winning the Champions League. He emphasizes Tuchel’s ability to project authority, comparing his aura to that of Jurgen Klopp.