According to reports circulated by ESPN, Erik ten Hag is currently considering Rene Meulensteen, former coach at Manchester United, as his assistant. Meulesteen worked as a first-team coach under Sir Alex Ferguson from 2007 to 2013, and he looks set to become part of ten Hag's backroom staff at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag looks set to become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's permanent successor at the end of the current season after he reportedly impressed the United shot-callers.
The Dutch manager will reportedly be confirmed as United's new manager. He has begun considering the backroom staff he would like to hire when he takes the job. These considerations are said to include Rene Meulensteen's name.
Erik ten Hag could use Meulensteen as a route to bring back Ferguson's winning mentality and connect the sleeping giants to their glory years once again.
However, the Ajax manager will need to tread carefully with his appointments. He needs to bring in staff who can positively influence Manchester United and not just instill nostalgia. Meulensteen will have a huge task on hand as he and Ten Hag try to replicate the success enjoyed at the club during his first stint.
Manchester United struggle to find success amidst managerial drama
In the many months since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking, Mauricio Pochettino's name has often come up for the permanent job at Old Trafford. He was once considered a very strong candidate, but he remains committed to his work with Paris Saint-Germain. However, reports continue to swirl around his name and links with the Manchester United job.
Zinedine Zidane and other managers were mentioned, but none of them have seemed willing to take on Manchester United's required rebuild. They currently sit outside the Premier League top four and are likely to finish the season outside the continental spots. United have flailed for much of this campaign.
The squad will need a shake-up before next season starts in earnest, and it is believed that Erik ten Hag is the man for the job. The Dutch manager has impressed for Ajax, guiding the Amsterdam giants to two league titles and a Champions League run in 2019.
WIth other managerial options looking unlikely, ten Hag will face the gargantuan task of returning the Red Devils to glory. That is a task he may be capable of, based on previous achievements.
hoobemory
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Some folks here don't read news in details before the comments.....the news said it's Erik tan hags that want to appoint those coaches to assist him in is coaching crew ,not Manchester united that will do the appointment for him okay.. read first before you comment please...
buylu101
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For God's sake why don't you allowed the coach and his staffs to do the work. That's the main reason it's hard for a coach to succeed at United because these so called legends and icons always have a say and dig their mouths in the team. Even if United appoints Guardiola, Klopp or any of the best coaches in the world right now they will not achieve nothing as long as these people leave the job to the man in charge.
royalmnopr
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ten hag will only stay for ten months as united manager.
Zeybikmst
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Nobody will fix Inited in one season. Mark my words.
MACH1000
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united can't let the past stay in the past, and that will kill them
Tehaimopr
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so no Dutch coach has had success in English football, what happens when this one goes arse ups will they admit they made a mistake and go after pochettino providing he's not tied up with another club by then ?? 15 million seems a small price to pay for success utd haven't had for years ?? just saying folks......
might1998
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why are the media still bringing up sir Alex Ferguson in this matter, let the man rest, his era has ended.
ManUnited-Red
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Let’s hope Ten Hag can come to us
bolaji99
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i hate anything relate to ferguson to interfere in united again