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How big is the gap between Manchester United and Liverpool? Tenhach was dissatisfied, and the Red Devils lacked a helmsman

In an interview with Manchester United, Tenhach was anti-guest, criticizing Manchester United's reinforcement policy in recent years, thus convincing Manchester United management. However, the fact that Klopp helped Liverpool rise rapidly shows that United cannot return to the top with the manager alone.

How big is the gap between Manchester United and Liverpool? Tenhach was dissatisfied, and the Red Devils lacked a helmsman

Seven years ago, after Liverpool fired Rodgers, a prominent columnist bluntly criticized Edwards, who was Liverpool's technical director at the time.

The columnist argues that Edwards has a "close relationship" with the owners of Fenway Sports, that he "tapped" his laptop in his office at Melwood Training Ground, and that the data-driven reinforcements he pioneered completely broke his relationship with Rogers.

Edwards never responded publicly, instead continuing his work. However, when he announced in November that he would leave at the end of the season, he had already made the most forceful response with his job.

How big is the gap between Manchester United and Liverpool? Tenhach was dissatisfied, and the Red Devils lacked a helmsman

In a statement, Edwards said, "Even writing these words feels a bit surreal, and at the end of the season, I'm going to pack up my laptop and leave my office here for the last time." He mentioned the laptop lightly, but it is this laptop that has played an important role in the rise of Liverpool, and has also made him looked after by giants such as Real Madrid and Paris.

In 2015, four days after Rogers was sacked, Klopp took office. Needless to say, Klopp's coaching was the biggest contributor to Liverpool's rise, however, Edwards, who was promoted to sporting director in 2016, also had a huge influence.

Klopp once said, "The tremendous contribution he has made to our success is obvious. Of the 11 players who started against Manchester City, only Alexander-Arnold was born in Liverpool's academy, and Edwards played a key role in signing the other 10 players, and the team he created was under Klopp's leadership to impact the historic quadruple.

How big is the gap between Manchester United and Liverpool? Tenhach was dissatisfied, and the Red Devils lacked a helmsman

His departure is a huge loss for Liverpool, whose current plan is to have his deputy Ward take his place. Edwards' huge contribution to Liverpool should also give United some inspiration.

United are already 19 points behind Liverpool on their way to Anfield, and the gap between the two teams has widened since Lonnick took over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's position in November.

Since Ferguson retired in 2013, United have replaced five managers. At the end of the season, Tenhach will take over Lonnick as the fifth Reds manager to replace since Klopp took charge of Liverpool.

The Dutch face a huge challenge to change the fate of Manchester United, but the reality of Liverpool's rise after Klopp's coaching shows that no manager can shoulder this responsibility alone. If Tenhach wants to help United succeed, he needs to have a sporting director akin to Edwards.

How big is the gap between Manchester United and Liverpool? Tenhach was dissatisfied, and the Red Devils lacked a helmsman

Tenghach did just that while in charge of Ajax, working closely with football director Overmars (now out of office) to create a team that dominated the Dutch League and even reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Now, United want to prove they can give the same support. At the very least, they have begun a belated modernization of the club's architecture, with former football development chief Motov becoming their first football director and former Manchester United midfielder Fletcher as technical director. Woodward's right-hand man, Matt Judge, continued to oversee transfer operations and contract negotiations, while Richard Arnold succeeded Woodward as United's chief executive.

However, it is worrying that these people are at least in some capacity involved in the construction of the current Manchester United team, which is unbalanced offensively and defensively, the cost of reinforcements is staggering, and it is in urgent need of major repairs.

How big is the gap between Manchester United and Liverpool? Tenhach was dissatisfied, and the Red Devils lacked a helmsman

Klopp will fine-tune as needed, but each signing is in line with his tactical system and football philosophy. Tenghach, however, took over a team of players signed by different managers, each with a different tactical approach.

To make matters worse, although United have been 30 points behind Liverpool in two of the past three seasons, United have invested far more than Liverpool in building this squad, with the Red Devils investing £731 million and Liverpool investing only £612 million.

Liverpool have never completely changed their squad in a single transfer window, but have done the process gradually. Mane and Salah joined a year apart, and a year later, Alisson and Fabinho also came to Liverpool.

How big is the gap between Manchester United and Liverpool? Tenhach was dissatisfied, and the Red Devils lacked a helmsman

United fans think they've had enough and are desperate to see immediate results. But it's important to remember that in his first three seasons at the helm of Liverpool, Klopp achieved nothing, even fourth in the Premier League.

If United are to replicate the rise of their opponents, united also face a long and bumpy road after Tenhach takes charge. During a visit to Anfield on Tuesday, Liverpool may once again remind United of how far they are from their opponents.

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