Manchester United have had a poor start to the Premier League season with just eight points accumulated from their opening seven matches.
The club are already six points adrift of the Champions League places. Saturday’s game against Brentford appears a must-win to avoid losing further ground.
Manager Erik ten Hag is preparing as normal for the weekend’s clash at Old Trafford, but his position could come under serious scrutiny if United don’t beat the Bees.
The club could be open to the possibility of sacking him. The Sun now claim that Edin Terzic is a shock candidate for the managerial role.
The 41-year-old guided Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final against Real Madrid last term, but he surprisingly quit after the game.
Terzic would be a risky appointment for United
United had an executive meeting shortly after the goalless draw at Aston Villa, but there has been no update on Ten Hag’s position. This suggests the board are happy to continue with him.
However, the Dutchman does not have much time to turn the club’s fortunes around. Anything less than a win on Saturday could lead to serious questions over his managerial future.
Terzic has emerged as a surprise candidate for the job, but his credentials are unconvincing.
Dortmund surprised the odds to reach the Champions League final, but their performances were average in the Bundesliga, where they finished just fifth with 63 points.
The club only qualified for the Champions League due to the new format. Germany received an extra spot in the elite competition after the impressive showing of Bundesliga clubs in Europe.
The Red Devils need a more high-profile and experienced manager. Thomas Tuchel seems a more realistic option, having had a meeting with INEOS earlier in the summer.
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