This is actually a pretty big thing for me as well. His philosophy is to find relatively unknown players, improve them and sell them on.
I don't think he works hard, I certainly don't get that from watching him play. He's supremely talented, but hard working is not a trait I would associate with him.
meaty inside! Please I’m having me fecking breakfast here
I think Bruno will be the biggest winner. RR will utilise Bruno’s biggest strength of always looking for forward balls, and coach the players in front of him to be looking for them. RR doesn’t care about losing possession, it gives his teams a chance to progress the ball further up the pitch and press from there.
I wouldn't have any problem with him bringing in his own type of player, if he fits in with the team.
Maguire/Mctominay will not be a loser, take them out and put Martial/AWB.
He wont tolerate McTominay hiding from the ball nor his poor positioning, and he wont like Maguire taking forever to make a decision on what to do.
I know he had that interview where he spoke about Shaw, but when he's on form he seems like exactly the kind of player Rangnick would like. Good on the ball and gets up and down the pitch with pace and intensity.
Surely an interim manager can't be shipping loads of players out, unless the new manager, who won't even be signed up yet, let alone making decisions, gives his blessing!
But that's irrelevant. Working hard under Ole didn't convince him it was worth the extra effort. To me that's a flaw in Ole's coaching. If the press is a press that is left up to the individual, then that means there is no coordination. With no coordination, pressing isn't as effective in churning out possession turnovers allowing Greenwood to benefit from them (goals and assists). If the press is more effective under the new manager, then it would give Greenwood more incentive to press. One because his job could be on the line, and two because it could give Greenwood a few more goals and assists.
That is a fair point on poor coaching of the press, but I do think in general over the few years of watching him, he doesn't have a natural desire or instinct to press the ball or close down space as an attacker. So he will have to change the most out of all our attackers in my opinion - he has the biggest advantage being the youngest, so he should be more willing to change and has more time to adapt.
Well, the runours are that his role after interim manager is gonna be to choose the new manager and reshape the football structure of the club. If true, then yes, it makes sense for him to already start making signings and selling players regardless of who is gonna be the new manager.
He's been utilized poorly but he's not a poor footballer, his form with Seleçao since he played himself into q starting role is evidence of that.
rashford for me will look to improve his game, martial seems content to stay the same since he was 19
Do you think this is because he hasn’t had war chest to spend like Ole has had?
On the bolded, you really should.
I was just about to say similar. Rashford's off the ball defensive game is really bad, he strolls about. I can't see Rangnick tolerating it like Solskjaer did.
I think there's some aspects of Rashfords game that will infuriate Rangnick. If he can eradicate Rashfords weaknesses and make him more efficient it could be great for all involved.
Both are in the same situation. When they show they are willing to learn and work, they will play. If not, they will be benched.
Fred and Donny will be important for him. He will need to asses their quality, but they will get a chance
No, lots of people are talking about Rangnicks comments on Luke Shaw from a few years back and expecting Shaw to struggle. I'm not so sure, Shaw, although his current form isn't the best, is a different player now and think he could 100% thrive.
I think this fear is unwarranted. Surely an interim won't be given carte blanche for a clear out, especially in January where prices will likely be lower?
ha, sorry that isn't happening with Martial.
On the bolded - it's far more controversial statement than saying there isn't much between Rashford and Martial when it comes to defensive contribution. For me they are both lazy, I would put Martial below Rashford in that regard but I still maintain it's a negligible difference.
