There is currently a lot of speculation about the identity of Real Madrid’s new coach, should Xabi Alonso be fired. Would Erik ten Hag have a chance?
‘Erik ten Hag to Real Madrid? No, right?’
First the situation in the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu: Real is underperforming this season and lost to Celta de Vigo last weekend, in front of its own audience. That’s why Alonso’s head could start rolling. Especially because the atmosphere in the dressing room wouldn’t be too good. Journalist Jorge Picón even talks about an ‘explosive cocktail’: someone like Vinícius Júnior, who has a lot of prestige in the Spanish capital, does not get along with his coach.
If they lose to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, it will probably be over and closed for Alonso in Madrid, the newspaper knows. MARK. But who should succeed him?
The British medium The Touchline decided to ask ‘AI’ Perplexity, who came up with the names of Zinedine Zidane and Jürgen Klopp. Logical candidates, both without clubs, both with a great track record. However, Ange Postecoglou would also be an option and that suggestion already raises more questions. But the fourth name… is that of… Erik ten Hag. And people cannot believe that in England and Spain. We read: “We would rather disappear from football than appoint Ten Hag.” And: “Erik ten Hag? He was fired by Alonso’s former team within two months.” And: “Ten Hag would mean the death of Real Madrid.”
It certainly seems that the Tukker is actually in the picture in the Bernabéu. He was in the Johan Cruijff ArenA after the dismissal of John Heitinga, but due to the impending departure of Alex Kroes he decided to say ‘no’ to Ajax’s offer. Wolverhampton Wanderers then knocked on his door, but that was also dismissed.
