Manchester United interim manager Ronnick admitted that if he completely misses the European competition next season, it will help the new manager Tenhag to rebuild. Manchester United are currently 6th in the Premier League, far from the champions league qualification zone of the top four, on the contrary, if there are any mistakes in the subsequent matches, they may be overtaken by West Ham and Wolves behind them, missing the Europa League and Europa League.
While the odds are not high, Lonnick believes it could be better for United not to play european for a season, like Arteta's Arsenal, which can focus on the league. Arsenal are currently six points ahead of Manchester United in a few games and have a good chance of regaining the Champions League ticket. In Klopp's first season in charge of Liverpool, the final ranking was also 8th, did not play in European competition, but was blessed by misfortune.
Lonnick explains: "Missing out on Europe may be an advantage, but that doesn't mean we'll give up any of the remaining four games. For United, the goal is clear and that's our obligation. It's our job, it's both my job and the player's job, and we have to try to get the best results and then see where we rank at the end of the season. It doesn't make sense to talk about whether it's an advantage to have no chance of winning a European war now, because if I do, I'll be interpreted in all sorts. For me, it's important to get a good result and the team to play as well as possible because it will also affect the atmosphere and mood of the new season."
But Lonnick admitted that even if United won four in a row, it is unlikely to be in the top four of the Premier League. The Reds have lost 3 of their last 4 games and have laid the groundwork for defeat. Lonnick said: "I think there is no point in talking and speculating about the Champions League quota now, we need to be realistic. Even if United win all 4 games, the initiative is not in our hands and we can only decide how we play and how well we perform. It's important for this season to end as well as possible."
"We have 4 games to play and the next two are at home at Old Trafford and obviously we will try to score as many points as possible and win more games. In order to do this, we need to play at the best level possible. Chelsea are a good team, but we know that if we play at a good level, we can win the game."
But the United manager admitted that the morale of the team is currently low. "Obviously, if the results are not satisfactory, like the last 4-3 losses, the morale and energy in the dressing room are not as good as expected. We still have to perform, which is why we get a high salary. For players, knowing that a new coach is about to take charge is key. We need to prove our ability to beat a team like Chelsea, it's our job, it's what everybody has to do and that's what we've been working towards."
Lonnick, 63, has also confirmed that he will take on the club's advisory role next season and hopes to help Tenhag build a bright future for United. "I look forward to taking on the role of consultant and, of course, to helping Eric [Tenhag]." "I firmly believe there are a lot of things that can get better and with the arrival of new coaches, hopefully it will also bring some new players and breathe fresh energy into the team and things will get better," Lonnick said. Obviously, a lot of players are about to expire and there will be a lot of new players to join, plus there are good players here now, and with the new manager, I'm pretty sure Manchester United will be better next season."
Lonnick also boasted that even if there is no Champions League to play, Manchester United can still attract new signings to join, and he sees Bruno Fernandez's contract extension as strong evidence. "Of course, it would be better if United played in the Champions League next season, but the renewal of Bruno(Fernandez) shows that this is an attractive club. With new coaches and new approaches, Manchester United is still a very interesting club and I look forward to helping Eric and everyone at the club to change the whole approach next season so that United will be a top club again."