Former Liverpool star Dirk Kuyt backs Erik ten Hag to do a ‘great job’ at Man United as he says the Ajax boss deserves an ‘opportunity at a top side’ after he held talks to take over from Ralf Rangnick this summer
Ajax boss Erik ten Hag has already been interviewed for the Man United jobFormer Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt insists Ten Hag is a ‘great’ manager Kuyt is hoping his fellow Dutchman gets a chance to manage the Red Devils
Former Holland and Liverpool star Dirk Kuyt feels Manchester United would be getting a ‘great’ manager in Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.
The Dutchman is among the favourites alongside PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino to replace interim head coach Ralf Rangnick in the Old Trafford hot seat this summer.
Sportsmail understands he was interviewed by the Red Devils earlier this month while the club also remain keen on Pochettino, Luis Enrique and Julen Lopetegui.
Dirk Kuyt feels Manchester United would be getting a ‘great’ manager in Erik ten Hag
Ten Hag is among the favourites to replace Ralf Rangnick (pictured) at Old Trafford
Ten Hag is known to have spoken to two other European clubs that play regularly in the Champions League, and has a firm offer from one that interests him.
Reports in Holland previously suggested it is still possible he could stay at Ajax, having signed a new contract after an unsuccessful interview with Tottenham last year.
But Kuyt, who won 104 caps for Holland and made more than 200 Premier League appearances for Liverpool, wants to see his fellow countryman given the chance to succeed at a prestigious club like United.
Kuyt (pictured) wants to see his fellow countryman succeed at a prestigious club like United
‘Ten Hag is a great, experienced coach. He’s done his apprenticeship, if you like, with Bayern Munich’s…