{"id":8287,"date":"2024-05-09T09:37:22","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T09:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalpulse.net\/?p=8287"},"modified":"2024-05-09T09:37:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T09:37:22","slug":"louis-saha-names-dream-candidate-to-replace-erik-ten-hag-at-man-utd-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalpulse.net\/?p=8287","title":{"rendered":"Louis Saha names ‘dream’ candidate to replace Erik ten Hag at Man Utd | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Zinedine Zidane is Louis Saha\u2019s \u2018dream\u2019 candidate to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Louis Saha has named Zinedine Zidane as his \u2018dream\u2019 choice to take over from Erik ten Hag at Manchester United this summer and believes the iconic Frenchman has the \u2018character and charisma\u2019 to turn the club\u2019s fortunes around.<\/p>\n

A humbling 4-0 loss away to Crystal Palace piled yet more pressure on Ten Hag on Monday night and the Dutchman was forced to defend his position in the aftermath of the defeat, insisting he was still the right man for the job.<\/p>\n

The Red Devils must somehow pick themselves up the floor as they prepare to welcome Premier League leaders Arsenal to Old Trafford this weekend, with speculation continuing to swirl over Ten Hag\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

While United have decided against sacking Ten Hag before the FA Cup final, widespread reports suggest the writing is on the wall for the 54-year-old \u2013 regardless of the result at Wembley \u2013 and a host of high-profile names have been mooted as possible replacements.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s understood United have established contact with Thomas Tuchel over the prospect of succeeding Ten Hag, with the German stepping down as Bayern Munich\u2019s head coach at the end of the campaign.<\/p>\n

The likes of Gareth Southgate, Roberto De Zerbi and Graham Potter have also been linked, but Saha feels Zidane \u2013 currently a free agent \u2013 is the ideal candidate for the hot seat at the Theatre of Dreams.<\/p>\n

\u2018Zinedine Zidane has the character and charisma to manage Manchester United,\u2019 the ex-United and France forward told OLBG.<\/p>\n

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Saha believes Zidane has the \u2018character and charisma\u2019 to lead the Red Devils (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018What he represents for football, for footballers. I\u2019m sure that if he goes to any club, he would have the same impact.<\/p>\n

\u2018But obviously, I need to see this impact at Manchester United. I hope that can be Erik ten Hag, who brings major trophies back to United, but that\u2019s not what I see at the moment.<\/p>\n

\u2018Zidane is the manager I would dream to have at Manchester United for obvious reasons, he would do well and he\u2019s motivated to come back into football and I think it will be difficult for him to stay out for another year.<\/p>\n

\u2018So let\u2019s see what happens, but his impact at United would be huge because a lot of players would see him as an inspiration, a motivation to excel and not just accept the standard they are currently at.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Saha feels Zidane represents a \u2018step up\u2019 compared to Ten Hag (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saha is confident Zidane \u2013 his former team-mate with France \u2013 would be a \u2018step up\u2019 from the managers that have come and gone in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era at United.<\/p>\n

\u2018They seem to have an approach that just isn\u2019t like something Zidane would have. Look at Zidane, he was the most talented player in the world for ten years but was a really hard worker and never complained,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n

\u2018He never asked his managers for anything. He was one of the best professionals in the world and had so much passion. Having all that potential and technique, fans might not know how hard he worked but he dedicated his life to football<\/p>\n

\u2018His charisma and what he represents as a player and now a manager, I think he would be a step up.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Ten Hag finds himself under intense pressure at Old Trafford (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saha believes a character like Roy Keane could have a \u2018big impact\u2019 on United, though feels the fiery Irishman may need to tweak his no-nonsense approach to succeed in the modern game.<\/p>\n

\u2018Roy Keane would have a big impact as Manchester United manager, that\u2019s for sure. But he\u2019d need to have a different kind of communication than 20 or 30 years ago. You can\u2019t just destroy players anymore, it won\u2019t work,\u2019 Saha continued.<\/p>\n

But he would have an impact, when I was at the club there were so many local boys who were so focused and wanted to win so badly that you didn\u2019t have any other choice.<\/p>\n

\u2018The manager then doesn\u2019t need to have as much communication because you have 10 to 15 players that lead the way for foreign players. <\/p>\n

\u2018Now it seems like they only have a few players that provide that kind of leadership.<\/p>\n

\u2018So what I\u2019m saying is that Roy Keane alone is not going to be enough, United need 15 players to have that calibre and that kind of approach.\u2019<\/p>\n

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