Manchester United eye former Barcelona boss Xavi as Erik ten Hag replacement

Former FC Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has been shortlisted as one of the potential candidates to replace Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United eye former Barcelona boss Xavi as Erik ten Hag replacement

Xavi Hernandez is one of the targets for United to replace Ten Hag (Via GOAL & X/@UtdReds)

Manchester United are currently going through what is their worst start to a league campaign in recent times. The club is currently in 13th position and have only managed to secure a total of 11 points in their opening eight games. Previous reports state that the club has decided to continue with Erik ten Hag for the near future.

That being said, latest reports claim that former FC Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has been approached to be the potential successor of Ten Hag. Xavi coached boyhood club Barcelona from 2021 to 2024, during which he led them to a La Liga and Spanish Super Cup.

Even though the Spaniard laid the foundation for Lamine Yamal and several other La Masia talents, he was eventually relieved of his duties by President Joan Laporta on 24th May 2024.

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Xavi recently met with current Barca boss Hansi Flick as the German has them flying high in all competitions.

Officials from Manchester United have already met with the manager to initiate a dialogue as to whether the legend will take the reins at Old Trafford. Besides Xavi, United also have their eyes on Ruben Amorim and Edin Terzic.

Erik ten Hag reveals biggest problem holding United back

Manchester United have a list of problems they have to deal with in order to get back to their former levels of glory. From largely inconsistent displays to a lack of goals up front and numerous injuries, the club is plagued by a number of issues. Erik ten Hag recently stated what he thinks is United’s biggest problem, with fans reacting in different ways.

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Erik ten Hag pointed to injuries as the main reason why United aren’t at their best (Via IMAGO)

From Leny Yoro to Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo, the club has missed many important players this season. In a recent interaction with the press, Ten Hag expressed his frustration with the lack of fitness in his squad.

It holds us back in our levels and also in our position in the League. When you don’t have the players available, you can’t line up the best team.

Erik ten Hag told the press via BBC Sport

The Dutchman came under criticism for failing to win a Europa League group stage game against Fenerbahce managed by former United boss Jose Mourinho. United play West Ham United at London Stadium on Sunday.