Thomas Tuchel is happy to be leading England ahead of the World Cup, but the German manager would also be the perfect choice for Manchester United as they look for a long-term successor to Ruben Amorim.
Thomas Tuchel is a great choice as Manchester United’s next manager. However, it feels like everyone is simply afraid to admit that, as Tuchel’s first priority is to manage England’s World Cup this summer.
It’s certainly a distraction the Football Association could do without ahead of the tournament Tuchel has called to win. And while Tuchel will no doubt not welcome questions on the matter, it is unlikely to come under any media scrutiny until England’s next game is played in March.
But Tuchel is a perfect fit for United’s needs. This is because he has made it clear that he wants a manager with Premier League experience. This is definitely a lesson learned from Reuben Amorim’s entire reign. Tuchel is also a great manager with real pedigree, highly regarded on the world stage and has experience managing big clubs.
The German manager led Chelsea to the Champions League and also managed Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. There can be no doubting his credentials, but he is very different from the likes of Oliver Glasner, who did an impressive job at Crystal Palace and led the club to their first ever major trophy after winning the FA Cup.
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But Palace’s manager will be very different to United’s, and on top of that, the whole discussion about “improving management” and whether Glasner is suitable for Old Trafford will be different as well. Glasner has the potential to be a huge success, but once again steps into uncharted territory of risk, whereas Tuchel has more guarantees and experience.
United are apparently considering installing a caretaker manager until the summer, with Darren Fletcher in charge for the game at Burnley. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be at the wheel until the end of the season, but it feels like a return to silly and comedic times.
But it’s done with the express intention of waiting for the best candidate if necessary, and it’s just a matter of whether the stars align. It would be naive to think it wouldn’t be a hindrance if United were to sign Tuchel. It never works out when there is uncertainty about whether the England manager will take part in the tournament.
Tuchel has shown how happy he is in the role and how much he enjoys it, even hinting that he would like to sign a contract beyond the 18 months that expire after the World Cup. Overall, Tuchel has done a great job after leading England to a flawless qualifying campaign and they will be among the favorites to win the World Cup as they are already in the top four seeds.
This is a great opportunity for Tuchel and England to deliver something truly unforgettable. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing for him, so I can’t believe he took his eye off the ball. However, Tuchel was previously approached when United chose to keep Erik ten Hag, and any manager would be tempted.
United, like many clubs, have questions about their structure and whether they are set up for success. But any manager in world football would sit and listen if United were interested. That’s why this story could easily develop even with the World Cup just around the corner.
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