The top priority for The United hierarchy is to determine the new manager as soon as possible, because only by identifying the manager can we develop a summer window reinforcement and purge plan. Judging from previous media reports, Pochettino is the number one hit, followed by Tenhag. But now, both managers may not be able to come.
Manchester United and Pochettino have been rumored for a long time, as early as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's coaching, Uncle Bo has been on manchester United's coaching list many times. But with each close, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer miraculously succeeded in his survival, and finally Pochettino did not wait, responding to the call of Greater Paris. Now that more than a season has passed, Pochettino has not been able to deliver a convincing enough performance in Paris. In last weekend's 3-1 win over Saint-Etienne in Paris, Pochettino was booed by some home fans. All indications are that Pochettino's departure after the end of the season is a high probability.
Pochettino's strength lies in his familiarity with the Premier League, having coached Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur and delivering great results on a budget. In addition, Uncle Bo's personality is relatively mild, and the relationship with the Management of Manchester United is good, it can be said that the time and place are favorable and the people are there. In the odds of a new Manchester United coach offered by the media before, Pochettino has always been at the top of the list.
But now the variables have come. Recently, there have been rumors that Real Madrid are dissatisfied with Ancelotti and intend to hire Pochettino to coach. There are three main reasons given by the media, one is: Real Madrid performed badly in the first leg of the Champions League 1/8 final against Paris, with only 3 shots on goal, completely unlike a big club dedicated to the championship; second: Mbappe has a high probability of joining Real Madrid this summer, and he has a good cooperation with Pochettino in Greater Paris; third: Pochettino himself is more eager to go to La Liga and play Real Madrid than to return to the Premier League, coaching the turbulent and uncertain Manchester United.
In addition to Pochettino, Tenhag's future is also uncertain, with the Dutch boss having reservations about United's management structure. How to interpret it? Perhaps It is understandable that Tenhag wants to have a greater say in building a lineup.
Tenhag has a strong football philosophy, and we can see from his coaching experience at Ajax that if the team's top brass can fully support him to create a squad that fits his tactical philosophy, the rewards are obvious. Today, Ajax plays gorgeous pass-and-control football, is sharp in attack, averaging nearly 3 goals per game and defending solidly, conceding just seven goals in 24 league rounds so far.
It's also football that United executives want to see. But to play the flamboyant passing of Manchester City in the higher-level Premier League means a big shuffle, as most of United's current players are not up to par. But many of United's current players are immobile, which makes Tenhag suspicious.
If Neither Pochettino nor Tenhag can come, are there any other options for United? According to ESPN, sources have pointed out that Richard Arnold has been seeking advice from Ferguson since becoming CEO. Ferguson greatly admired Pochettino, but if Pochettino excludes himself from United's shortlist for new manager, Sir Alex Ferguson advises United to consider Ancelotti. Ancelotti has a good relationship with Ferguson and is seen as a manager who can lead the team to success in the short term, as he has extensive coaching experience in the Premier League and Champions League, while also managing many high-profile players.
Ancelotti? If Real Madrid really consider Pochettino, then there is indeed a possibility that An Fat will enter the ownership. An Fat's coaching ability is beyond doubt, and he is a famous tactical master. He has led the giants of the five major leagues in Europe, and won the Serie A, Premier League, Ligue 1, Bundesliga titles, and won the Champions League three times. If United can bring in Carlo Ancelotti, the overall strength is expected to rise a notch. In addition, An Fat is also a master of management and is good at dealing with big-name players, which is also very suitable for the Red Devils.
But Ancelotti is only suitable for short-term coaching, leading the team to the championship, he is not suitable as a manager who leads the team to rebuild. But It is not realistic for United's current squad to rush to the title, which will actually become a concern for Ancelotti to join Old Trafford.