Fabrizio Romano has moved to quell claims Erik ten Hag is in immediate danger of the sack at Manchester United having dismissed suggestions the club has drawn up a list of possible replacements and with one big-name candidate swiftly ruled out of the running.
Having started the new season with three defeats from their opening six Premier League games – including two embarrassing 3-0 home defeats – to leave Manchester United down in 13th place in the Premier League, Ten Hag is under mounting pressure and amid claims the axe is due to imminently fall on his reign.
That speculation has ramped up in the wake of Sunday’s home hammering to Tottenham, and with several big names linked with the hot seat, the writing has appeared on the wall for Ten Hag.
However, the Dutchman remains in charge, certainly for the immediate future, and he will focus on leading an improvement in their next two matches – away at FC Porto in the Europa League and in Sunday’s tricky-looking Premier League trip to Aston Villa.
Despite claims he could soon be gone, Romano has issued a major update on his Daily Briefing columnand insists United are yet to draw up a list of possible replacements.
“I’ve seen the stories but guys, no, I can’t confirm there is any list for managers to replace Erik ten Hag at the moment,” Romano began.
