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https://theathletic.com/3326843/202...ed-inside-ralf-rangnick-spell-interim-manager
Solid article unlike the sensationalism by MEN. Some similar points between the two, so they probably have the same source.
The whole article is really worth reading but here's a summary:
Summary
Coaching
My personal highlight
Rangnick sought and received advice from Sir Alex Ferguson. Armas met Ferguson in his lounge after the Young Boys game and explained his history as a player at Chicago Fire and managerial stints at New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC. A glint in his eye, Ferguson smiled and said words to the effect of: “You’ll need more than that here, son.”
Solid article unlike the sensationalism by MEN. Some similar points between the two, so they probably have the same source.
The whole article is really worth reading but here's a summary:
Summary
Coaching
- Chased several high profile coaches when Rangnick first came in but we had to settle for Armas because of various reasons (Brexit, visa regulations, unavailability during mid season etc.)
- Bypassed Paul Brand (current analyst at United) and relied on Kornetka (his long term partner) to run video analysis for him. Recommendations were delayed by several days leading to some confusion in training sessions. Armas would be on a call with Kornetka trying to get his insights mid game.
- Psychologist wasn't a huge help - had an open door policy but no one came to see him.
- Eric Ramsay who was bought in as a set piece coach had to fill in as a regular first team coach because of the number of people that left (Carrick, McKenna etc.)
- Initially wanted to come up with a strict system and pass on detailed instructions to players.
- Players came from different backgrounds - some thought football was about freedom and some thought more intense tactical sessions in-formation were necessary.
- Ralf thinks bad recruitment lead to this ("At Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig he had led clubs that made signings based on an overarching idea. Publicly he pointed out how Manchester City and Liverpool built squads subservient to a concept. At United this aspect seemed muddled", "In Rangnick’s opinion, United’s results were being affected by a fractured squad put together by five different managers")
- Had to compromise his system to fit in available players - Rangnick regrets doing this.
- Wanted to play a 5-3-2 but his CBs were always injured.
- Rangnick and squad themselves were questioning seriousness of players' injuries. (i.e., are they faking it?). Martial was the only one named here.
- Recently made comments about injuries sustained by his players - that was a dig at players faking injuries rather than any issues with the medical team.
- Bailly returned late from AFCON and Rangnick "tore into" him.
- Senior players didn't attend a farewell for long-serving United employees - something Rangnick didn't like.
- Ronaldo drama
- Subbing him off at Brentford
- Dropping him against City etc.
- Greenwood got arrested, Ralf tried to stop the Martial loan move but wasn't successful.
- Tried to get a forward signing in at the last minute on loan.
- "Multiple sources say United’s transfer process lacks agility for having so many checks and balances, eroding a sense of clear direction."
- "United have privately argued it would have been folly to rush an emergency signing, with leverage to the selling club, and a smaller budget for an incoming manager."
- Rangnick questioned why we haven't planned for Matic's departure and instead spent 90M on signing Amad, Pellestri and VdB.
My personal highlight
Rangnick sought and received advice from Sir Alex Ferguson. Armas met Ferguson in his lounge after the Young Boys game and explained his history as a player at Chicago Fire and managerial stints at New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC. A glint in his eye, Ferguson smiled and said words to the effect of: “You’ll need more than that here, son.”