Laura Woods takes unusual stance as she names Man Utd replacement for Erik ten Hag

Laura Woods has urged to appoint if they sack.

The Dutchman is clinging onto his job after the Red Devils’ . United let a two-goal lead slip in Portugal and needed a late goal to save them from defeat.

It leaves Ten Hag desperate for a victory against Aston Villa this weekend after club chiefs gave him this week’s matches to reverse the side’s fortunes. But before that, presenter Woods has taken the unusual move of suggesting that he should be replaced.

And she believes that ex-Chelsea and boss Tuchel would be the ideal candidate. Speaking to BetMGM, Woods said: “I don’t like calling for a manager’s head as we really don’t know what is going on behind the scenes at Old Trafford but, if they did decide to move on from ten Hag, then get Thomas Tuchel back in the !

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“It’s been too long. I love him as a coach and a character and I think he’d be perfect for Manchester United. He’s a bit of a maverick and, although his appointment might not last more than a couple of seasons, I bet he’d get them closer to winning something than they currently are.”

Away from her recommendation, Woods also believes that there is no way back for Ten Hag any longer. She added: “I’m finally at the point where I don’t think Erik ten Hag has many more cards to play. That loss to Spurs was tough to watch – they were so far inferior to the opposition.

“The Manchester United pre-season optimism has well and truly drained. This has been a truly terrible start and, as the saying goes, ‘This is Manchester United Club’. It’s not just the results, it’s been the performances too.”

Should United sack Erik ten Hag?

Ten Hag has just under two years remaining on the contract that he signed at Old Trafford in the summer after being retained by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. A number of potential replacements have been touted for the former Ajax boss.

Even iconic former boss Sir has had his say. According to reports in Italy, Ferguson has as a potential replacement.

Ten Hag could see the pressure rise even more this weekend as they travel to Aston Villa. With the international break coming, another adverse result could force Red Devils club chiefs into action.

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