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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he may see the membership hiring both Thomas Frank or Xavi as a substitute for Erik ten Hag.
United confirmed the sacking of Ten Hag on Monday morning, with the final straw being Sunday’s 2-1 defeat by the hands of Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham.
Ten Hag’s assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy will step in on an interim foundation whereas the Pink Devils seek for a extra everlasting different.
A report lined by The Peoples Individual relayed that the choice to half methods with the Dutch coach was a “collective and unanimous” one.
Ferdinand took to his YouTube channel and reacted to the information.
The previous England worldwide indicated that he was not shocked by the sacking. He acknowledged, “One win in eight video games for Ten Hag, isn’t nice. I don’t suppose he or anybody else is shocked by this. My massive factor is it’s taken so lengthy and one of many foremost and finest candidates, Thomas Tuchel, was there and he’s gone now.”
“He’s turn into the England supervisor and United followers shall be that and questioning is that one which bought away? Does Ruud are available in and turn into subsequent in line and be their security internet?”
“Was this at all times the plan, that Ruud van Nistelrooy could be the man to return in and take over the reins? It appeared like that from the outset. It appeared like he was introduced in to be that man, however they performed it down. I believe the subsequent press convention goes to be an actual good one to see that.”
Ferdinand added, “I believe Ruud being requested to tackle the interim position. What else can Ruud say? It’s a dream-case state of affairs. This has performed out the easiest way for him. He gained’t inform us this, however this has performed out the easiest way doable for him.”
“Is available in denying any wishes to be the supervisor, however he’s pondering if this man [Ten Hag] doesn’t produce the products, I’m sitting within the wings ready. I believe he brings a chilled authority within the recreation, the gamers respect and like him.”
“I spoke with a variety of the gamers, and so they love working with him up to now. However it’s at all times going to be completely different. Whenever you’re the coach, there isn’t that very same stress.”
Ferdinand acknowledged that he’d prefer to see Van Nistelrooy given the job completely.
“I’d in all probability give it to Ruud proper now. He’s within the scorching seat. He’s seen the place, like I say, it’s not going to be an enormous upheaval when it comes to understanding and attending to know the gamers. He is aware of all of them proper now.”
The previous United defender famous that he may see the membership making a swoop for both Xavi or Thomas Frank, who’s at present at Brentford.
Talking about Xavi specifically, Ferdinand waxed lyrical concerning the Spaniard, indicating that he may hit the bottom operating at Previous Trafford.
“However Xavi, if we may get somebody like him. Taking part in soccer the best way Barcelona did with that aggressive soccer. He gained the league when he was at Barca, introducing younger gamers into the crew.”
“He introduced Lamine Yamal. That’s what Man United’s DNA is about as properly.”
United return to motion on Wednesday once they tackle Leicester Metropolis within the Carabao Cup.
Characteristic picture Carl Recine by way of Getty Photos
