So, being nice to players is a good man management in these snowflake days?
Manager's most important skill is tactical knowledge. That wins you games and titles. And he is pretty poor in that. And that is most important thing here.
But yeah, i agree that he knows with the players and how to keep them happy. I prefer LVG or Fergie style (manager who is THE boss) but this new age footballers are too spoiled and soft for that approach. Today if you yell on player, he, his agent and all family will go crying on Facebook, Instagram and media.