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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag admits Rasmus Hojlund was his SECOND choice striker transfer in brutally honest interview

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      ERIK TEN HAG has lifted the lid on Manchester United’s hunt for a new striker last summer.The Red Devils parted with £72million to bring Rasmus Hojlund to Old Trafford from Atalanta.Erik ten Hag has revealed Rasmus Hojlund was Manchester United’s second choice targetCredit: GettyUnited tried to sign Harry Kane before his move to Bayern Munich last summerCredit: GettyHowever, they were also strongly linked with Harry Kane and pushed to sign the England captain before he joined Bayern Munich.Kane has gone on to break multiple scoring records with his 43 goals in 43 appearances for the German giants.Meanwhile, Hojlund had to wait until Boxing Day for his first Premier League goal and is currently on a run of one goal in six league matches.The Danish forward has scored 14 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions, though, including a run of scoring in six consecutive league matches after breaking his duck in December.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSTen Hag has now revealed Hojlund was only their second choice and explained the decision to sign him after missing out on Kane.Discussing the type of players United can sign, he told Gary Neville on Sky Sports: “That can only be outstanding players.”That’s players who have all the skill sets, that is the physical and especially the mental skill set they need to perform and contribute because we have to win every game. “There’s an expectation around every game from us so you can only fulfil that expectation when you have those outstanding players.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

      “But in the last decade and in this period, we couldn’t always get the players we wanted. But then you have to build and you have to accept that you get talent in instead of players who already proved it in the past.”We have had some choices made with talents like Rasmus Hojlund. I can see a striker who already proved it, who we wanted to sign and we couldn’t get him. And then we went to Rasmus because he’s a talent.”Manchester United’s fall from glory since Sir Alex Ferguson Asked if he was referring to Kane, Ten Hag added: “Yes, and you know Harry Kane will get you 30 goals.”I think Rasmus will get there, but he needs time. It’s not fair to assess him the same as Harry Kane. I would never compare two players because they are very different.”But with Hojlund, I think we had the biggest potential in the striker position last summer and we are very happy with him. But he also needs time to adapt and we are very pleased he showed his assets in scoring goals.”Hojlund has been installed as a part of United’s long-term project since his arrival last summer.Despite the Red Devils planning a squad overhaul ahead of next season, he is seen as “untouchable” by the club.Fellow youngsters Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho complete the trio of players who are not for sale this summer. More

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      Marcus Rashford set for showdown talks with Man Utd chiefs to understand struggles and fix Ten Hag relationship

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      MARCUS RASHFORD is set for a showdown with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos staff to get to the bottom of his struggling season.The forward’s form has slumped and he has painted a dejected figure around Old Trafford.United are willing to listen to offers of over £80million for RashfordCredit: RexRashford is set for showdown talks with Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: AlamyUnited are now willing to listen to offers of over £80million.Rashford wants to stay and new part-owner Ratcliffe has not given up on him and first wants to find out why the star has hit rock bottom. He also wants to resolve any issues with boss Erik ten Hag.Ratcliffe’s right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford is likely to head the meeting with the 26-year-old player and his representatives.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLRashford posted career-best figures of 30 goals for United last season but has only eight this campaign and is no longer a guaranteed starter and is regularly subbed.That has left a question mark over his England spot for the Euros.Rashford’s relationship with Ten Hag has crumbled mainly due to the player’s partying.The boss is furious he has ignored warnings over his off-pitch lifestyle.Most read in FootballIneos’ Sir Dave Brailsford is likely to head up the meeting between the club and RashfordCredit: PAThe club will look at how to repair the relationship between Rashford and Erik ten HagCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe celebrated his birthday at Manchester nightclub Chinawhite following the 3-0 home derby defeat to City in October.Ten Hag called him into his office to voice his displeasure at that.Marcus Rashford should be scoring up to 35 goals a year but ‘needs support’ says Man Utd boss Erik ten HagBut Rashford partied again, this time in Belfast until the early hours of Friday, January 26, when he was supposed to be training later that day.He flew back to Manchester on a private plane but called in sick.Rashford was dropped from the squad for that Sunday’s FA Cup tie at Newport after Ten Hag learnt of the background to his absence.Since then, the player and manager have barely spoken other than matchday instructions.But Rashford does not want to leave and, as revealed in yesterday by SunSport, will resist all attempts to sell him.A potential £80m sale of academy star Rashford would all count as profit under financial rules.But he is on £325,000 a week until 2028 and he may insist that is paid up if he is forced out.READ MORE SUN STORIESUnited fans have lost patience and he was booed off when subbed in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry.Away from the pitch, Rashford was spotted cosying up to Colombian model Erica Correa at a trendy Manchester nightclub over the weekend.Marcus Rashford was spotted with model Erica Correa over the weekendCredit: InstagramMan Utd are ‘dynamic and entertaining’… but not in a good way, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd

      MUCH guffawing when Erik ten Hag proclaimed his Manchester United side as “one of the most dynamic and entertaining teams” in the Premier League after a 1-1 home draw with Burnley.
      But I agree with him.
      This season I’ve watched live as United beat Liverpool and Wolves 4-3, drew 3-3 with Coventry and Galatasaray and lost 4-3 at Bayern Munich and Copenhagen.
      I also watched on telly as they were beaten 4-3 at Chelsea.
      As a neutral, I can’t remember seeing any team involved in quite so many mental matches during the course of one season.
      The problem is Ten Hag isn’t there to produce chaotic entertainment for the likes of me, he’s there to make Manchester United successful and make their fans happy — which is an entirely different metric.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column here
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      Man Utd frontrunners to land Michael Olise ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea as transfer release clause is revealed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are rated favourites to land Michael Olise ahead of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal.Crystal Palace’s uncapped winger, 22, reportedly has a £50million-plus release clause becoming active this summer.Palace assist king Michael Olise is a top target for Prem giantsCredit: RexDortmund loanee winger Jadon Sancho is likely to exit United permanentlyCredit: GettyIt’s understood United’s new minority owners INEOS regard Olise as a core transfer target in what could be a major summer shake-up.ESPN reckon the Red Devils are frontrunners for the France Under-21 star, despite being unable to offer Champions League football next term.United could offer former Eagles right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka  in part-exchange.Meanwhile, wideman Jadon Sancho seems certain to depart Old Trafford permanently this summer, having fallen out with boss Erik ten Hag before thriving on loan with old club Borussia Dortmund. READ MORE ON MAN UTDOlise’s standing has remained sky high with Premier League giants this season, even though hamstring problems have limited his game-time.The London-born ace’s release clause is said to be around £50m-£60m – a huge rise on the £35m figure in his previous clause.Chelsea are thought to have come close to signing Olise last summer.Arsenal have been persistent admirers too, while Liverpool and even Manchester City have been linked with him over the current campaign.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOlise was with the Gunners, Chelsea for seven years and Man City as a kid.He was then at Reading from 2017-21 before joining Palace.Pique reveals he and Lionel Messi were lined up for double transfer to Premier League giants before Man Utd swoopedOlise has now emerged as something of a goal-making king, notching 20 assists in 79 Prem games, as well as scoring 11 times.And not surprisingly the Eagles would love to somehow fend off so-called bigger clubs and keep him for at least another year. More

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      Man Utd could build new super team by selling off biggest stars with available players worth staggering £455MILLION

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could build a completely new team for next season.The Red Devils will reportedly listen to offers for all but three members of their squad this summer.Manchester United’s summer overhaul could see both Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes leaveCredit: ReutersRasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo are the only ‘untouchable’ playersCredit: PAYoungsters Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund are the only players seen as “untouchable” by the club.Meanwhile, on loan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat will return to parent club Fiorentina this summer.Several players are also out of contract, with Tom Heaton, Jonny Evans, Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial all set to leave as free agents.As for the rest of Erik ten Hag’s side, they are free to leave if the right offer comes in.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAlthough the Dutchman shut down the rumours during his press conference on Thursday.Speaking ahead of the match against Crystal Palace, he said: “It’s a joke. As long as I’ve worked here, every summer, every window, I think 200 players are getting interest from Manchester United.”We did some research, it’s untrue. Also every summer we sell all of the players in our squad, which you make all of the headlines and it is untrue. That takes responsibility how you make such a headline. Find a good source if there is some truth in it.”With a total transfer value of £455.5million, according to Transfermarkt, United’s summer clear out could provide the funds for several huge signings ahead of next season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSome players are more likely to leave than others, though, including Bruno Fernandes.The club captain has hinted he could quit this summer and is “thinking about” a move.Three key things Ten Hag is getting wrong at Man UnitedMarcus Rashford is expected to resist an exit from his boyhood club as he is happy in Manchester.As well as departures, United’s squad overhaul will see several players arrive at Old Trafford before the start of the new season.The club have even identified three areas to be strengthened as they target a centre-forward, central midfielder and right-sided centre-back.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

      Here are some of the players the Red Devils could buy.Victor OsimhenVictor Osimhen has been linked with a host of Premier League giants after winning the Serie A golden boot last season.The Napoli striker has also fuelled speculation and his current club appear resigned to losing him this summer.However, Osimhen will not come cheap after he penned a new deal in December which includes a £110million release clause.Victor Osimhen’s contract includes a £110million release clauseCredit: RexGleison BremerJuventus’s Gleison Bremer has been strongly linked with United as they look to bolster their centre-back options.The Brazilian has impressed during his time in Italy and has a £43million release clause, although it does not come into effect until next summer.Michael OliseMichael Olise has long been linked with a move to both United and Chelsea after starring for Crystal Palace in recent seasons.The Eagles are desperate to keep hold of the Frenchman, though, and have slapped a £60million price tag on the 22-year-old.United are long-term admirers of Michael Olise, who has a £60million price tagCredit: RexJarrad BranthwaiteA cheaper alternative to Bremer could be Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, who earned a maiden England call-up in March.The 21-year-old has been linked with a move to United after starring for the Toffees this season.Joao NevesTeenage midfielder Joao Neves, 19, has emerged as one of Europe’s most in-demand players during his breakthrough campaign with Benfica.United are amongst the potential suitors but face competition from both Chelsea and Liverpool for Neves’ signature.Joao Neves is wanted by United, Chelsea and LiverpoolCredit: GettyIvan ToneyIvan Toney looks set to leave Brentford this summer, with his contract expiring in 2025.United are one of a number of clubs eyeing a move for the striker and reportedly lead Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to sign him.Jeremie FrimpongUnited also face a battle to sign Jeremie Frimpong, who has been a key part of Bayer Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga title triumph.According to reports, though, the club have already held “concrete” talks with Frimpong’s representatives.READ MORE SUN STORIESUnited have reportedly held talks with Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie FrimpongCredit: GettyRoss BarkleyFormer England international Ross Barkley has enjoyed a brilliant campaign with Luton after returning to England last summer.The 33-year-old could leave the Hatters if they go down and previously played for INEOS at French side Nice, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe remaining an admirer. More

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      Forgotten Man Utd starlet to leave without ever playing for club after £5.1million transfer clause activated

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      MANCHESTER UNITED full back Alvaro Fernandez is set to the leave the club for £5.1million.The defender joined from Real Madrid in 2020, signing a four year deal.Alvaro Fernandez has been on loan at Benfica since JanuaryCredit: GETTYAfter being named as Man Utd’s under 23 Player of the Year in 2022, Fernandez has had loan spells at Preston and Granada.Most recently, he was signed on loan by Benfica in January after failing to break into the Man Utd first team.The loan included an optional buy-clause which would become mandatory if he started 50% of Benfica’s remaining games.Despite Fernandez struggling when he arrived at the club, he has impressed Benfica in recent weeks.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd the Portuguese club have reportedly decided to trigger the buy-option early.Announcing the news on X (formerly known as Twitter), journalist Fabrizo Romano said: “Benfica are still planning to trigger the buy option clause for Alvaro Fernandez.”Almost €6m to Manchester United. Plans have not changed as he’s doing well.”Benfica are expected to proceed even before the scheduled date.”Most read in FootballThe move comes as a surprise to some Man Utd fans.This is mainly due to the club not having a fully-fit designated left-back, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia being out with long-term injuries.What happened to these five forgotten Manchester United wonderkidsPundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future

      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho reunites with mother of his baby – four months after ‘shock split’

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      MANCHESTER United ace Alejandro Garnacho has reunited with the mother of his baby – four months after fans were convinced they’d split.
      The pair, who went public in 2021, seemingly went their separate ways in January after influencer Eva Garcia, 19, unfollowed him on Instagram.
      Alejandro Garnacho and Eva Garcia are back togetherCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskThe footballer plays for Manchester UnitedCredit: AlamyBut now it seems that everything is back on between the couple.Alejandro, 19, and Eva recently went on a romantic family holiday with their son Enzo. The mum shared sweet snaps from their travels on Instagram, with the caption: “miss u already Tenerife🌞.”Eva was also spotted attending Manchester United’s match against Burnley last week.The couple have also hit follow on Instagram again.More on Alejandro GarnachoA source close to Man Utd insisted that the couple didn’t officially split up in January.Back in January Eva set chins wagging by posting a selfie photo with their son and the message: “You and me against the world.”Fans also spotted that at the time she was no longer following her beau on social media. Alejandro and Eva welcomed their son Enzo into the world back in October. Most read in FootballThey wrote: “Enzo Garnacho Garcia 04/10/23 👶🏼.”Alejandro Garnacho ‘performs disgusting act on bench’ as fans joke ‘it’s peak Man Utd at the moment’They announced the exciting news that they were expecting in April 2023.Alejandro, who was born in Spain, but plays for the Argentia national team.The footballer currently plays as winger for Manchester United. He joined Manchester United’s youth system in October 2020.He celebrated the birth of his son Enzo just months after he signed a new contract at the pro football club based in Old Trafford.Eva followed Alejandro over to the UK.She boasts 557k followers on Instagram and is verified on the social media platform. Three clues that Alejandro and Eva were back together The pair seemingly split earlier this year… but now they’ve reunited again. Let’s take a look at three clues that hinted this.

      Holiday time

      Alejandro and Eva jetted off to Tenerife, Spain, together. The influencer shared adorable family snaps on her Instagram page.

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      On Sunday Eva was seen pushing baby Enzo at the Manchester United vs Burnley game.

      Social media

      The pair now follow each other again on Instagram – which is a very telling sign that they are back on.

      The pair share a son called EnzoCredit: Instagram @eevichuuMaria shows her support at football matchesCredit: Instagram @eevichuuThe two made it official in 2021Credit: Instagram @eevichuu More

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      Piers Morgan slams Erik ten Hag and uses three examples to claim he is the ‘real problem’ at Man Utd

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      PIERS MORGAN has branded Erik ten Hag the “REAL PROBLEM” at Manchester United in an explosive rant.United have underperformed for the majority of the season and are on course to miss out on Champions League football.Manchester United have endured a torrid season and are set to miss out on Champions League footballCredit: EPAErik ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford is well and truly up in the airCredit: GETTYPiers Morgan reckons Erik ten Hag is the root of United’s problemsCredit: GETTYTen Hag’s public fallout with Jadon Sancho and his banishing of the England winger has been one of the major talking points of a tumultuous season for the Red Devils.Sancho has started to show glimpses of the form that prompted United to £73million services in his loan spell at Dortmund.And after seeing England international shine in the first leg of Dortmund’s Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night, Morgan is convinced Ten Hag is the root of United’s woes.The Sun columnist wrote on X: “The fact that [Cristiano] Ronaldo and now Sancho are playing brilliantly away from United.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”And [Macus] Rashford is struggling while still with them suggests the real problem at the club isn’t ‘difficult’ world-class players.”But a manager who doesn’t know how to handle them.”United fans were quick to react to Morgan’s assessment of the team’s problems, with one saying: “”ETH is the problem here!”Another said: “He has shown he can’t manage big names or big players.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

      And another said: “It’s always been the manager. Players have gotten worse under ETH.”One remarked: “Hmmmmm… so, that last season Solskjaer was manager was Ten Hag’s fault too?”Ten Hag claims there were ‘issues’ with Jadon Sancho BEFORE boss arrived at Man Utd and ‘all the way through’Another chimed in: “Appreciate ETH needs to move on but the problem is bigger than any one manager.”Sancho was exiled from United last September after hitting back at Ten Hag’s public criticism of his efforts in training.He returned to Dortmund on loan in January and has shown flashes of his old self, scoring three goals and two goals in 18 appearances.His midweek display against PSG impressed former United defender Rio Ferdinand, who said: “I want to know what happened at Man United. Why didn’t it go well there?”Is it game time or did he not apply himself properly at Manchester United? Jadon Sancho is slowly but surely starting to get back to his bestCredit: Rex”Was he disheartened because he wasn’t getting game time?“Was it the size of the club, the weight of the shirt? Is it the club? “Is it the manager’s fault for not getting the best out of him.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSancho’s fellow England star Rashford has looked a shell of the player he was last season, scoring eight goals in 40 appearances in all competitions this campaign.And Ronaldo left United in November 2022 following an EXPLOSIVE sitdown interview with Morgan, in which he blasted Ten Hag’s management style. More

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      Bayern Munich’s move for Ralf Rangnick COLLAPSES as flop Man Utd manager rejects German giants

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      BAYERN MUNICH’S move for Ralf Rangnick has reportedly collapsed.The former Manchester United interim gaffer was reportedly leading the charge to replace Thomas Tuchel this summer.Thomas Tuchel is set to wave goodbye to Bayern Munich at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyRalf Rangnick has allegedly snubbed Bayern Munich’s advances for him to take overCredit: AFPThat led to supporters launching a petition urging chiefs to stick with Tuchel, insisting he is head and shoulders above Rangnick.Now they have got one of their wishes after a BILD claimed that the coach has snubbed Bayern.And journalist Christian Falk says that the 65-year-old will stay in charge of the Austrian national team instead. It is the latest blow to Bayern after suffering a number of setbacks in their search for Tuchel’s successor.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThey first tried poaching Xabi Alonso from rivals and new Bundesliga winners Bayer Leverkusen.However, after also receiving an approach from Liverpool, the Spaniard declared his intention to stay put for at least one more year.Bayern then had a move for Julian Nagelsmann fall through when their ex-boss extended his deal with the German national team.Then, when fellow target Unai Emery also penned a new contract at Aston Villa, Bayern opened talks with Austria boss Rangnick.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRangnick is best-known to English supporters for his ill-fated stint as interim manager at United after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November 2021.But he failed to impress during a six-month spell at United and left the club once Erik ten Hag arrived with Cristiano Ronaldo slamming his abilities.Ralf Rangnick responds after Cristiano Ronaldo slammed ex-Man Utd manager as ‘not even a coach’He soon took over the Austrian national team and he has secured qualification for this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament, where they will be grouped with France, Poland and Netherlands.Meanwhile, Tuchel is still hoping to bow out of Bayern as a Champions League winner.The ex-Chelsea manager, who led the Blues 2021 success in the competition, and his team drew 2-2 at home to Real Madrid in the first-leg of their semi-final on Tuesday.That leaves Harry Kane and co. with it all to do next Wednesday in the return match at the Bernabeu.Ralf RangnickThe 65-year-old’s managerial numbers in full:

      Stuttgart II (1985-1987):P70 W28 D16 L26
      Reutlingen 05 (1995-1996):P51 W26 D12 L13
      Ulm 1846 (1997-1999):P75 W36 D18 L21
      Stuttgart (1999-2001):P86 W36 D16 L34
      Hannover (2001-2004):P98 W44 D22 L32
      Schalke (2004-2005):P65 W36 D15 L14
      Hoffenheim (2006-2011):P166 W79 D43 L44
      Schalke (2011):P23 W10 D3 L10
      RB Leipzig (2015-2018):P36 W21 D7 L8
      RB Leipzig (2018-2019):P52 W29 D13 L10
      Man Utd (2021-2022):P29 W11 D10 L8
      Austria (2022-2024):P21 W13 D3 L5
      Trophies:Regional League South (Ulm); Intertoto Cup, U19 Bundesliga (Stuttgart); Bundesliga 2 (Hannover); German Cup, German Super Cup, German League Cup (Schalke) More