After losing away to relegation team Everton, United suffered overwhelming accusations across the squad. The club's top brass are looking to identify a new manager as soon as possible, and Tenhag is their current number one candidate. Now, not only has there been no substantial news, but there are signs of stagnation. cause? Earlier, the Italian name Romano had made an explanation.
The reporter said the dialogue between Tenhag and Manchester United on more details will continue this week, and the two sides are still trying to reach an agreement. In addition, Romano added, the two sides must wait until the details have all been discussed and there is no disagreement before they can say "Here we go".
Negotiations between United's top brass and Tenhag have long begun, but now that almost a month has passed, there are still differences on many details that need to be cleared. According to previous British media reports, Tenghag's biggest concern is mainly 4 points: 1. the club's long-term plan for the future; 2. the team's squad transformation; 3. the summer window's reinforcement budget; 4. his right to speak in the reinforcements.
To be honest, these 4 concerns are all very reasonable, but it is not an easy task to completely eliminate differences and reach agreement.
As can be seen from the rebuilding process of Manchester United in the post-Ferguson era, the club's top management does not have a clear plan at the competitive level. Their motto is "economy first, athletics second." "As long as the competitive level is not too ugly and the top 4 are guaranteed every season, the market development will not be too much of a problem. And the boss Glazer can get dividends every fiscal year.
In addition, there is no clear direction on what the team wants to play. Coaches of all styles come and go, and the immediate consequence of this is that today's players have a mixed style. Why did Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bring it well in the first 2 seasons? Because reinforcements like Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, B Fee, and D-James are bought for defensive counterattacks.
Coupled with rashford, martial and greenwood, who already have speed in the team, relying on this lineup to play the anti-rebound to the wind, the season is unbeaten away, and Manchester City and Liverpool have broken their wrists. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired in the middle of the season and replaced by Lonnick, who is known for his high-pressure football, a group of players who simply can't play in this style and don't have this ability. Now the whole team is different, can't attack and defend, and the results can be good.
Then the second question comes. Tenhag is also a head coach who likes to play high positions, so this group of players will definitely have to replace a lot. Then in terms of squad transformation, it is inevitable that some players are not wanted by the Top of Manchester United, but Tenghag clearly does not want them, and these problems need to be solved.
And Tenhag definitely needs to bring players to the transfer market that suits his own style, so it comes to how much transfer fee is available. Then the fourth problem naturally needs to be faced, when it comes to reinforcements, Tenghag wants 100% of the right to speak, he does not accept players from the top.
In short, these problems have not been solved by the past managers, but Tenhag wants to get all of them clear before he is willing to take over. Only when these problems are solved can United usher in a complete reconstruction under the guidance of a clear style.
Ten haag's appointment will also involve another problem that must be solved, C Ronaldo's departure. Lonnick can't play high-pressure football, which is related to the fact that Ronaldo can't maintain high-intensity running for a long time, and can only be high pressure at a certain time in the game, then Tenghag must know that he will also face such a problem. If he needs to consider whether he dares to rotate C Luo before every game starts, and how to maintain a high-intensity defense when C Ronaldo starts, he will not be able to play the football he wants.
For this question, Romano also gave an answer. He said: "Cristiano Ronaldo is still waiting for the next manchester United manager, after which he will consider his future. At the same time, Cristiano Ronaldo has realized that the team needs another striker, which will also make his future playing time uncertain. ”
The previous view from the outside world was that Ronaldo's stay depended on whether Manchester United won the Champions League, but this is not the case at present. Cristiano Ronaldo's future depends mainly on who is the new manager of Manchester United, and if it is Ten haag, then he is basically certain that he will leave. If it is Pochettino, then there is still room for maneuver, because Pochettino has publicly expressed his praise for C Ronaldo. In addition, Ronaldo's concern for another striker means that if he stays in the team, he will not accept the positioning of rotation or substitute.
From the top battle between Manchester City and Liverpool, it can be felt that Manchester United is now at least 2 notches behind the Premier League title-winning teams. From the head coach to the players, to the tactical play, the gap is all-round. If the Red Devils hierarchy does not reflect deeply and solve the fundamental problems that have existed in the reconstruction of the past 8 years, it is far from being able to enter this ranks.