Luis Enrique might emerge as a possible contender to interchange Erik ten Hag at Manchester United if stress on the Dutchman intensifies subsequent 12 months, in response to studies in Spain.
Enrique was sacked as Spain head coach on Thursday following their shock World Cup last-16 exit by the hands of Morocco, which noticed them crash out of the competitors on penalties.
Consequently, the previous Barcelona boss is now on the hunt for his subsequent put up after departing La Roja, and Spanish publication AS consider there are two potential choices for him.
Luis Enrique is available on the market after being sacked by Spain within the wake of their World Cup exit
The primary of these is Atletico Madrid, who’re mentioned to have recognized him as a high goal to interchange Diego Simeone if the long-serving supervisor waves goodbye in 2023.
But United have additionally been pinpointed as a potential vacation spot for Enrique ought to Ten Hag’s reign take a flip for the more severe within the second half of the season.
Whereas he’s not below any quick stress, Ten Hag has suffered 5 defeats in his first 21 video games at Previous Trafford and query marks might floor if that tally will increase between now and the tip of the marketing campaign.
AS really feel Enrique could be United’s most evident goal if that performs out, particularly given he’s solely ready within the wings to affix certainly one of Europe’s elite golf equipment.
Atletico Madrid have reportedly shortlisted him as a possible substitute for Diego Simeone
Manchester United has additionally been touted as an possibility if the stress mounts on Erik ten Hag
For now, although, Atletico seems the more than likely subsequent transfer for him amid doubts over Simeone’s long-term future in Madrid.
The Spanish membership are down in fifth in LaLiga after successful simply seven of their first 14 video games, leaving them 13 factors adrift of table-toppers Barcelona, whereas additionally they crashed out of the Champions League on the group stage.
With Enrique now available on the market, Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has refused to cover their curiosity within the sacked Spain head coach.
‘I actually like him personally and professionally. I believe he has the expertise to teach any workforce in our league.
Enrique’s Spain have been dumped out of the World Cup by Morocco on penalties earlier this week
‘It’s clear that he provides up for everybody,’ Marin mentioned on TVE after Spain’s defeat in opposition to Morocco.
‘For the media, for the gamers and for the golf equipment as a result of he affords efficiency. I believe he’s good.’
Atletico midfielder Koke additionally seems to be on board with Enrique’s potential appointment, saying: ‘Luis Enrique is a spectacular supervisor and coach. It is a completely different concept than what we’ve now at Atlético, however why not?’
Enrique spent three years accountable for Atletico’s rivals Barcelona, the place he gained two Spanish titles and the Champions League.
Enrique was dismissed on the again of that last-16 exit, having spent three years within the hot-seat
