Erik ten Hag returns to Manchester, eats at his favourite restaurant

• Erik ten Hag was spotted at his favourite restaurant in Manchester weeks after he was relieved of his duties
• Ten Hag was fired as Manchester United boss after a poor start to the season that culminated with a 2-1 loss to West Ham
• Ruben Amorim has since been appointed as the new manager, with the Portuguese coach impressing the club's bosses already

Erik ten Hag was spotted back in Manchester almost three weeks after he was fired as Manchester United's manager.

Ten Hag was dismissed on October 28 and reportedly left immediately for his native country, the Netherlands.

Erik ten Hag was spotted in Manchester at the Piccolino restaurant in Hale Village. Credit, Mail Sport.
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Why did Erik ten Hag return to Manchester?

The former Ajax manager has now returned to Manchester, where he was spotted at his favourite restaurant - the Piccolino in Hale Village. He was in the company of his wife.

The Daily Mail reports that he had earlier cleared his mansion in Cheshire.

Ten Hag was replaced by his assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was in charge of four games pending the arrival of Ruben Amorim.

Amorim arrived in Manchester on November 11 and has since met some of the players who didn't go on national duty and fans during his tour at Old Trafford.

Amorim has traits Ten Hag didn't have

It is now emerging that the Portuguese head coach has already impressed his bosses with a key trait that his predecessor lacked.

Amorim has displayed 'charisma' and 'an air of self-assurance' in his first few days on the job.

The impromptu photo-op with fans at Old Trafford brought his charismatic side to the fore as he chatted with them.

The Mirror adds that Ten Hag lacked these traits in 2021 when Tottenham interviewed him for the head coach role.

In his first interview and address to fans, Amorim promised to work tirelessly to take the club back to where it belongs.

Amorim warns five Manchester United players

TUKO.co.kea reported that Amorim warned five players in his first interview as he gets down to work in Manchester.

He was quizzed about his young squad and the fans' expectations. The new head coach responded that age shouldn't be an excuse for performance.

Source: TUKO.co.ke