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“He is better than Erik ten Hag” Man Utd ‘could take a chance’ on signing 44-year-old manager after Erik Ten Hag is sacked
“He is better than Erik ten Hag” Man Utd ‘could take a chance’ on signing 44-year-old manager after Erik Ten Hag is sacked
Manchester United may ‘take a chance’ on Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi if Erik ten Hag is axed, but journalist Dean Jones has revealed whether Julen Lopetegui and Zinedine Zidane could also be in the running for the Old Trafford job.
The Red Devils’ worst-ever European campaign came to an end when they were eliminated from the Champions League earlier this month – having registered just four points from six fixtures as they finished bottom of a group which included Bayern Munich,
Copenhagen and Galatasaray – and the disappointment has led to speculation over whether a change could be made in the dugout.
Manchester United’s struggles in the competition came after ten Hag had been backed in the transfer market, with him spending close to £175million on the likes of Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount and Andre Onana during the summer window.
Incoming minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has set his sights on handing De Zerbi the managerial reins after he officially joins the Manchester United board, according to Football Insider, having made the decision to sack ten Hag.
The report suggests the INEOS chief executive, whose £1.25billion deal to acquire a 25 per cent stake in the Red Devils could be confirmed before Christmas, is looking to task the Italian tactician with completely overhauling the style of play if he agrees to make the move from Brighton.
But De Zerbi’s fruitful spell at the Amex Stadium, which has involved leading the Seagulls into a European competition for the first time in their history, has resulted in Manchester United not being the only side looking to lure him away from the south coast.
That is because La Liga title-chasers Real Madrid have added the 44-year-old to their list of potential successors to Carlo Ancelotti, but Brighton are relaxed about their chances of keeping him at the helm thanks to inserting a lucrative release clause into his contract.
De Zerbi could hand the Seagulls a further boost in the not-too-distant future as it is understood that he is likely to pen a new contract on improved terms thanks to being happy in his current surroundings despite also being linked with Manchester City and clubs in his homeland.
Jones has refused to rule out the possibility of Manchester United making a move for De Zerbi, thanks to his impressive achievements while in charge of domestic rivals Brighton, when ten Hag’s reign comes to an end.
Although the reputable journalist believes former Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Julen Lopetegui will also be considered by the Red Devils’ hierarchy, he has doubts over whether Zinedine Zidane will be in the running to head into the hot-seat.
Man United Team News at Crystal Palace: Shaw, Lindelof, Hojlund, Mount
As the fixture congestion ramps up this late summer/early fall, Manchester United are on the mend.
The following trio could be match fit enough to be in line for selection at Crystal Palace at Saturday: Luke Shaw (calf), Rasmus Hojlund (hamstring) and Victor Lindelof (ankle/foot muscle).
Shaw, Hojlund and Lindelof might be in the squad here, or we might have to wait until the 25th.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United FYIs
Kickoff: Sat. Sept 6, 2024, 8pm UK, Selhurst Park
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Result Probability: Man United 39% Draw 25% Crystal Palace 36%
Man United Team News
Next Wednesday (the 25th) is when United hosts Twente in the UEFA Europa League competition. Whomever doesn’t make the squad this weekend will likely be in the team for next midweek.
And with that in mind, you have another injured United troika, Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia and Mason Mount, who are all long-term injury absentees.
Mount is out until early October while Malacia is looking at a late October return.
For Yoro, the schedule has a timeline of a November return.
Man United Starting XI Prediction at Crystal Palace
Manchester United did exactly what they were supposed to do, when they thrashed Barnsley FC 7-0 in midweek League Cup action. That’s exactly what a big, rich club must do to a Championship side. Now they’ll have extra added enthusiasm for when they travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday. This has been a very tricky fixture in recent years for United, especially on the road, so manager Erik ten Hag will take it very seriously.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United FYIs
Kickoff: Sat. Sept 6, 2024, 8pm UK, Selhurst Park
Transatlantic Passage: How the Premier League Redefined Soccer in America: LINK
United Preview Content: Starting XI Prediction Team News
Premier League Form Guide, Standing: Man United WLLW 10th 6 pts Crystal Palace 16th, 2 pts, LLDD
Result Probability: Man United 39% Draw 25% Crystal Palace 36%
We predicted, last time out, that Marcus Rashford would start in the EFL Cup (when most others projected he wouldn’t). And we got that right! Let’s see if our next set of bold predictions come to fruition against Crystal Palace…
Man United Starting XI Prediction at Crystal Palace
Andre Onana; Noussair Mazraoui, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Toby Collyer; Kobbie Mainoo, Christian Eriksen; Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho; Marcus Rashford
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Onana the Hero: Fans can’t believe what Southampton did seconds before penalty vs Man Utd
Onana the Hero: Fans can’t believe what Southampton did seconds before penalty vs Man Utd
Fans were left confused after seeing what Southampton players did before their missed penalty against Manchester United.
The Saints were given an opportunity to take the lead at St Mary’s on 32 minutes after debutant Tyler Dibling was brought down in the area by Diogo Dalot.
Cameron Archer stepped up to take the spot kick, but Andre Onana got down well to his right to keep it out.
United then cleared, and scored themselves just two minutes later through defender Matthijs de Ligt.
It was therefore a nightmare passage of play for Russell Martin’s side as they look to register their first point in the Premier League season.
Marcus Rashford then made it 2-0 before half-time with a curling 25-yard finish with his right foot.
But prior to the missed penalty, fans were surprised at what Southampton chose to do.
Ben Brereton Diaz looked as if he was about to take the penalty, but stepped back and allowed Archer to take it instead.
There was then a significant wait before the penalty was taken, with Archer missing from 12 yards.
Andre Onana stops Cameron Archer from 12 yards 🤩
A brilliant chance for Southampton to take the lead early on 🫣
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