Man United Managerial Candidate Spotted at Wanda Metropolitano to Watch Red Devils in Action

Man United Managerial Candidate Spotted at Wanda Metropolitano to Watch Red Devils in Action

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM
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  • Spain national team head coach Luis Enrique is among the experienced tacticians linked with the Man United job
  • The Spaniard fuelled speculation he could move to England after he turned up at Wanda Metropolitano to watch United in action
  • The Champions League last 16 clash ended in a 1-1 draw, with the Red Devils managing to stage a comeback to secure a vital result

Luis Enrique was among thousands of fans who turned up at Atletico Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano to watch Man United in action in the Champions League.

The experienced Spanish tactician is among a host of managers who have been linked with the Old Trafford job.

Luis Enrique attends a press conference as he returns as Spain head coach at the Spanish Football Federation headquarters on November 27, 2019 in Las Rozas, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
Enrique is understood to be under contract with his national side so it is certainly a difficult target should the Red Devils choose to pursue him. Photo by Denis Doyle.
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Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino and Ajax's Erik ten Hag are understood to be the favourites to take charge at the Theatre of Dreams once Ralf Rangnick step aside at the end of the season.

However, Enrique's presence at the Wanda Metropolitano is expected to fuel the speculation of a possible move to England.

Be that as it may, Mirror UK reports it is not unusual for the Spain national team coach to show up at stadiums to watch his players in action.

Enrique is understood to be under contract with his national side so it is certainly a difficult target should the Red Devils choose to pursue him to take charge at the end of the season.

Man United stage comeback to hold Atletico

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid's Champions League last 16 meeting with United ended in a 1-1 draw - meaning there will be everything to play for when the two teams lock horns in the second leg to be played at Old Trafford.

The hosts had themselves to blame for failing to win the tie having dominated proceedings from the blow of the whistle.

Joao Felix handed the La Liga giants a deserved lead inside seven minutes of action, only for Anthony Elanga to come off the bench to secure a vital draw for Rangnick's side.

Antonio Conte threatens to leave Spurs

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has hinted he could dump the north London club following their shock defeat to relegation candidates, Burnley.

Spurs failed to build on their new-found momentum that saw them stun Man City last weekend to suffer a 1-0 loss at Turf Moor.

Conte has now revealed he will have his future at the north London club reassessed just four months after he joined them as the manager.

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