The unique performance of Ajax in the Champions League has meant that the spotlight is also focused on the team from Amsterdam from abroad. In England in particular, much is written about Erik ten Hag’s team, with the coach of the team from Amsterdam in the leading role. According to The Telegraph Ajax’s trainer is nominated at Manchester City to succeed Josep Guardiola. Earlier, the name of Ten Hag already fell with fellow city rivals Manchester United.
The Telegraph in the run-up to the game with Sporting Portugal (4-2) made a big splash with a story about Ten Hag. “The Ajax coach is on the shortlist to replace Pep Guardiola in the long run,” the British newspaper said. “While Manchester United would have even deliberately appointed an interim manager with Ralf Rangnick, because it wants to wait and see whether Ten Hag might be released in May.” Ten Hag’s name is also carefully linked to Paris Saint-Germain. “Should Maurcio Pochettino eventually become United’s new coach, the French will consider signing Ten Hag as a replacement.”
General manager Edwin van der Sar was confronted with United’s interest in Ten Hag on Tuesday evening prior to the meeting with Sporting Portugal. “That means we’re doing something right,” said the driver in front of the camera of RTL 7. “It’s the same with players. If you perform well, the interest will come naturally. As a club we have to make sure that we are ready for a possible departure. The lists must be completed.” Van der Sar himself is not yet thinking of leaving Ajax. “I am really enjoying myself at Ajax and I still have two years to go. I’m not done here yet.”
Ten Hag has been put forward at various clubs in recent months, but Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, among others, received zero claims. His name also fell at Bayern Munich. Ten Hag previously worked for the German record champion as a trainer of the promise team. “Ten Hag is simply one of the world’s most coveted trainers at the moment,” continues The Telegraph. “When he speaks out about his future, his words reverberate throughout Europe. But why exchange Ajax for a club that is not active in the Champions League and does not even come close to winning trophies? You have built such a good team again.”
Dusan Tadic also praised his trainer. “Our trainer is great,” the captain told the British newspaper. “He is without a doubt one of the best coaches in the world. He is obsessed with football. It’s all he thinks about, I’m sure. You need someone like that if you want your club to be among the best. the world hears. It’s very impressive how he always has a solution when things don’t work out. That’s so nice. It gives us as players the feeling that we are always one step ahead of the opponent. Ten Hag is a tactical mastermind, but also good to deal with. I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up at one of the biggest clubs in the world.”
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