Manchester United are facing a major crisis as manager Erik ten Hag is under pressure after a disappointing start to the season. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Sir Alex Ferguson – a club legend – has personally proposed Massimiliano Allegri as a potential replacement for Ten Hag.
Ten Hag has been backed by the board after helping Manchester United win the FA Cup last season, but a string of defeats earlier this season have put his future in doubt. The 3-0 defeat to Tottenham in particular has sparked calls for his sacking. The Dutchman is understood to have just two games left to save his job, including Thursday’s crucial Europa League clash with Porto and a challenging trip to Aston Villa.
Ferguson, who is considered a living symbol of Manchester United, has chosen Allegri as the leading candidate. The 57-year-old coach is currently a “free man” after being sacked by Juventus in May following a row with the club’s sporting director. With a long history in Serie A and experience in the international arena, Allegri is considered the ideal choice to lead the “Red Devils” through a difficult period.
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In addition to Allegri, names such as Simone Inzaghi and Thomas Tuchel have also been linked with the hot seat at Old Trafford. Of these, Tuchel is considered Allegri’s biggest competitor for this position. However, Ferguson’s personal recommendation of Allegri could be the deciding factor.
Allegri’s agent, Giovanni Branchini, has previously said that his client is waiting for an “interesting project” that suits his style and coaching philosophy. Branchini insists that Allegri is in no rush to return and is patiently looking for an important job.
With Manchester United in a state of crisis and Ten Hag’s future uncertain, Allegri’s arrival at Old Trafford is becoming increasingly apparent. However, whether the Manchester United board will decide to replace him, and whether Allegri is the “saviour” the team needs, will only be told by time.
Can Massimiliano Allegri revive Manchester United or will he just be a temporary fix? The answer will become clear in the coming weeks.