The British "Daily Mail" revealed that after the Champions League, Manchester United club has determined a shortlist of 5-man next head coaches. They include Pochettino, Tenhag, Tuchel, Luis Enrique and Lopetegui.
Previously, Paris Saint-Germain's Pochettino and Ajax's Tenhag have always been the two favorites for Manchester United's manager-making. But now Chelsea's Tuchel is also favored by the Red Devils' top brass, hoping to poach him. As for Spain national team coach Enrique and Sevilla's Lopetegui, they have always been on the rumored list. Lopetegui is preparing for the Europa League with West Ham in London, and his reputation is considered not high enough, while Enrique will lead Spain to the World Cup at the end of the year and is unlikely to leave early.
United management wants to narrow down the search for a manager and make a decision as soon as possible, a process that is said to have entered an in-depth phase. But they are also in new trouble as the club's problems continue and their appeal to the manager continues to decline.
For example, Tuchel, 48, has made it clear that he will coach at least until the end of the season, and his long-term future at Chelsea depends on who will replace Abu as the new boss. United are hoping to become senior football adviser after Ronnick this season and can use his close past ties with Tuchel to draw him to coach United.
But Lonnick has lost the glow of the "Godfather of the Bundesliga Scramble" when he first arrived, and Manchester United fans now know that he does not actually have such a high status to recruit who to join. There is no doubt that after the Champions League is out, Lonnick will certainly not be given a chance to turn around, and his interim managerial position can only last until the end of the season.
However, several coaches who were originally favored by Manchester United are now experiencing various problems. Ancelotti, recommended by Sir Forgo, has withdrawn from the competition, he led Real Madrid to stabilize the position after the Champions League reversed the elimination of Paris, coupled with the la Liga victory in sight this season, there is no need to travel to the muddy waters of the Red Devils.
Since his retirement in 2013, United have not found a suitable manager, and the new manager candidate who may replace Ronnick has not been able to bring optimism to fans.
The 50-year-old Pochettino has a proven track record of developing young players and playing offensive football, but his team has always been mediocre in the big games, both at Tottenham and Paris. He competed in many cup semi-finals and finals, but there was no guarantee of winning the championship. Even at Paris Saint-Germain, a star-studded team that allowed Lille to steal the Ligue 1 title last season.
The 52-year-old Wasnhag was originally highly regarded, appearing to be a new manager tailor-made for the Premier League and Manchester United, with values matching those of the Red Devils, but now there are some sticking points that may prevent him from coaching at Old Trafford. He led Ajax, who lost in the Champions League at the same time as Manchester United.
The two new managers are out of the Round of 16 in the Champions League, which is by no means an ideal situation, and the new president Richard Arnold fears that this will lead players and fans to question his choice of manager. If you want to invite other managers instead, the appeal of Manchester United can no longer guarantee success. The other side will worry about the coaches who have been in Manchester United in the past 10 years, and the famous coaches at the level of Van Gaal and Mourinho will inevitably fail. Some people suspect that the boss does not change, and manchester United asks whoever is the coach is in vain.
At the Champions League, Atletico's godfather Diego Simeone, who eliminated Manchester United, is at odds of 20/1 at the helm of the Red Devils, which is higher than Lonnick's 16/1 conversion. That said, people were not optimistic about his chaotic situation for Manchester United, giving up his 11-year career in the Sheets Army. Another example is Tuchel, the British media is currently speculating about Chelsea's financial collapse and many players may transfer freely, but if they are acquired by a rumored consortium, the Germans are more likely to choose to stay.
Manchester United's top brass has a strong ability to run a commercial enterprise, but it has not been at the ideal level when it comes to football. Before Solskjaer left class, they gave up Conte and finally had to ask Lonnick, who had not been a coach for two years, to temporarily take charge.
Arnold and football superintendent John Murtaugh hope to confirm a new manager by the end of April, but may not be able to do so. Unless Pochettino is confirmed to coach, the rest of the candidates, Tenhag and Tuchel, will still have the task of competing for the title.
Regardless of who becomes United's next manager, the next decision is crucial, the club can't make mistakes again, but there are already obvious cracks in the foundation.