In the eyes of Peter Schmeichel, ex-Manchester United goalkeeper, Thomas Tuchel stands out as the ideal candidate to lead the Red Devils in the future.
Impressed by Tuchel’s profound understanding of football, Schmeichel is confident that the German possesses the necessary skills to bring out the best in the players.
During an interview on BeIN Sports, Schmeichel expressed his admiration for Tuchel’s tenure at Chelsea and suggested that he deserves a shot at managing Manchester United.
According to Schmeichel, Tuchel, the current Bavarian Munich head coach, exudes authority, with Schmeichel mentioning, “I admire Thomas Tuchel. I’ve had the opportunity to speak with him on a few occasions, and his football acumen is exceptional.”
He continued, “He’s faced challenges with being at prominent clubs during challenging periods in their history when things weren’t clicking on all fronts.”
Reflecting on Tuchel’s time at Chelsea, Schmeichel highlighted his success, noting, “It’s not that he didn’t perform well at Chelsea, after all, he did win the Champions League, didn’t he?!”
Comparing Tuchel to other successful managers like Klopp, Schmeichel emphasized, “There’s something striking about him. He radiates authority. You can tell he’s in charge and knows what he’s doing.”
Should Manchester United seek a new manager, Schmeichel suggested that Tuchel’s name should be in the discussion, considering his track record and leadership style.
Regarding Tuchel’s current position at Bayern Munich, it is anticipated that he will depart from the German club at the conclusion of the season.
In a separate development, the future of Erik ten Hag at Manchester United remains uncertain, with various reports hinting at a possible departure.