Things are really a mess at the Old Trafford club and immense pressure continues to be piled on club legend and Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The 2021/22 season started well with the first games but it is not well known where the rains started beating the most successful club in the world.
Despite having world-class players in the squad, the club is lacking consistency and good results. Not Once not twice has the conversation to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer been rumored, this time Manchester United oughts to act with urgency to save the image of the club that is under turmoil.
The possibility is high of this parties partying ways this season with the look of things even though United is taking time to act, this will not go far especially with tough fixtures coming along this November.
In that situation, unfortunately for the club, there are not many high-profile managers available who can stand the pressure of leading a club of this stature. However, German master tactician Ralf Rangnick has emerged as a possible option.
We take a look at some of the reasons which we believe Ralf Rangnick’s candidature suits Manchester United.
Immediate boost
Ralf Rangnick has the experience of working with both youngsters and experienced players. His arrival will lift the dropped shoulders in the dressing room.
In a recent interview after the defeat to Manchester City, captain Harry Maguire indicated that the players lacked belief.
The German has the charisma to drive players forward and produce the best out of them. His approach to football is electric and will utilize the available options at Manchester United to full effect.
The shift in the mood and the energy he will instill can guide the Red Devils to a top-four finish or may even win them silverware by the end of the season.
Solve systemic issues at Manchester United
Ralf Rangnick is an exceptional figure in football operations and can work wonders by working behind the scenes.
One of the reasons Manchester United has lagged behind fellow competitors like Liverpool and Manchester City is due to the lack of football expertise in key decision-making.
Ralf Rangnick has wealth of experience and knowledge; Photo Credit – Manchester Evening News
Ralf Rangnick could be the perfect candidate for the English giants. His wealth of knowledge could be vital in bringing in ideal players. A figure that compliments the club’s ethos and plays according to their identity.
Man United team is suffering from an identity crisis, unable to play attacking football and defend as a unit. These systemic issues need to be addressed from the source and this is where Rangnick could be vital.
Brilliant tactical mindset
Ralf Rangnick comes with immense pedigree. The 63-year-old has been part of football for several years and got into the coaching side of the game from an early age.
Nicknamed ‘The Professor’, he is credited with inspiring top German managers like Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel, and Julian Nagelsmann.
He is the brains behind the phenomenon of gegenpressing, which he implemented to success at Schalke 04, where he won the DFB-Pokal.
Ralf describes his tactical approach to football as “fast, proactive, attacking, counter-attacking, counter-pressing, exciting and entertaining [style of] football.” This is everything Manchester United is lacking currently and the German could be the ideal replacement in these hard times.
Eagerness to join the club
There aren’t many options available to replace Ole as the manager. Especially after the most linked manager Antonio Conte settled to join Tottenham Hotspurs when they came calling.
Furthermore, Erik Ten Hag is the name thrown around a lot as a potential replacement but according to reports, he does not want to take up the job at Old Trafford.
Ralf Rangnick is widely considered for his tactical mentality; Photo Credit – United in focus
However, he was interested in the Manchester United job following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho before the club decided to appoint Ole. Chances are, with able persuasion the German tactician will take up the role to replace Ole at the helm of the club.
Other candidates linked are Brendan Rodger who is running his contract at Leicester City and Zinedine Zidane who is currently without a club.
Hope for the fringe players of the squad
There are many players in the United squad who are not getting enough chances of playing. Some individual players are starving for playing minutes such as Donny Van de Beek, Jesse Lingard, Dean Henderson, and Jadon Sancho.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seems to have more faith in a few selected individuals who make the team sheet despite dodgy performances. Due to this fact, players like Van de Beek are cutting a frustrated figure and could look for moves elsewhere.
Another player who falls in this category is Anthony Martial. The arrival of forwards like Edinson Cavani and Cristiano Ronaldo has pushed Martial way down in the pecking order.
Ole does not seem to trust the Frenchman who is spending the majority of the time on the bench. Ralf Rangnick will definitely utilize all of these options to good effect. His tactical ingenuity will lead to these players getting more opportunities to shine on the field. This is absolutely vital to keep the morale of the squad high and retain the squad depth to make a challenge for multiple trophies.
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