After the victory over Brentford, United ended the 2021-22 home season. On Monday's football night programme, gary Neville, Keane and Carragher, three legends, discuss United's performance this season and how Tenhach is transforming Manchester United.
What went wrong with Manchester United?
Carragher began by saying, "I've been asked this question several times, but I don't know what's going on with United. For me, the first task really figured out where something went wrong? ”
"I think it's really interesting to hear about something wrong in the dressing room. While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was in charge, United had something to offer. They're far inferior to Liverpool and Manchester City, but they look like a decent team, some decent lads. ”
"But now there are constant rumors of what's going on inside the club, where do such rumors come from? In Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's two seasons in charge, nothing like this seems to have happened. He's never been up to the level of Guardiola and Klopp and will never surpass them, but it feels like he's building something. ”
Keane noted, "If you don't have a decent dressing room, then you're finished and you're in trouble." No matter who the player, the board or the coach is, you have to have a decent dressing room, a decent personality. ”
"We've all seen this season that when things go against United, they raise their hands and surrender. For the players, it was a bad reaction. ”
Manchester United signed Ronaldo, Varane and Sancho in the summer window of 2021, and many people believe that the strength of the team has improved. However, Manchester United's results this season have declined significantly, and has their joining caused Manchester United problems?
Neville analyzed, "That's the only problem you can point out. You can think that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reached his limits, they can't go any further, they don't believe he can surpass Klopp, Guardiola. ”
"Or something disrupted the dressing room. They put the wrong ingredients on the plate and it turned out to be a problem. It's a problem that has to be dealt with because these players aren't as bad as the standings show. They should rank higher. There are some deeper mistakes in the dressing room that should be allowed to play the way they play and get the results they can get. ”
Can Tenhach help United close the gap with their opponents?
For the third time in nearly four seasons, United have a good chance of having a points gap of more than 25 points with the champions. Realizing this, Keane emphasized the strength of his opponents, "No matter how you look at it, it's not good enough." We all know that Manchester United's road back will be long, but there is a way back after all. ”
"Maybe the arrival of the new manager is a good time because I've always thought you can't get any worse. What worries me is the points, as they are far behind their opponents. Even if you finish second last season, you think Solskjaer did a good job, but the gap is still wide. For Manchester United, the biggest problem is the height city has reached today, the height of Liverpool. ”
"We're talking about the rebuilding of Manchester United, like Liverpool and Manchester City will relax in the summer. But they will continue to invest, they will bring in players, they will become stronger. Klopp will stay, and Pep may continue. ”
"When Tenhach comes to the team, they have to sign the right players, he has to sign some of the right players because the last few years weren't good enough. What disappointed me the most was the reaction of the players, I don't think they showed leadership, regardless of talent, there are no suitable players in the dressing room. ”
Can Tenhach emulate Klopp?
Tennhach is facing a situation similar to when Klopp took over Liverpool, so can the Dutchman successfully transform Manchester United like the Liverpool manager?
Carragher noted, "I think Klopp's job at the time was more difficult because the United manager would get enough money. Everyone is talking about how long it will take Fortenhach to get Manchester United to catch up, and some people say that Liverpool and Manchester City will lead by 5 years, or even 10 years ahead of Manchester United. I don't think it makes sense to say that. ”
"I think a top manager will get the top clubs back on track in a few years, not that they're going to win titles, but to get them back on the competitive track. Klopp took over from Liverpool in November and finished only 8th in his first season. But they reached the Europa League final, beat Manchester United and also beat top teams like Villarreal, Borussia Dortmund, and you think something happened inside the team. ”
"In the second season, in Klopp's first full season in charge, Liverpool got tickets to the Champions League. After Tenhach took charge, United will have to achieve just that next season. He has to do that. ”
"In the third season, Liverpool are back on track. All the top clubs should play in the Champions League, not necessarily to win, but to create some momentum. This season, Liverpool finished runners-up in the Champions League and then won the title and won the Premier League title. So, I think the people who say that Tenhach takes five years or more is more like nonsense. ”
Neville had a different view, "I don't think so. Klopp's coaching at Liverpool has been outstanding. But when he took over, there were no real winners in the Premier League. ”
'I think when Tenhach took over Manchester United, there were already two outstanding managers who had laid the foundations at their respective clubs for five years, and it was like Hollier coming to coach Liverpool when Ferguson and Wenger were in charge.
Keane argues that "any top manager will have some conceit and believe they can make a difference." They certainly aren't going to get any worse next season, right? They may be able to win trophies or achieve other results and rebuild the club. ”
"Any top manager will believe he will get a reaction from the players, get the support of the players. It may take a few transfer windows, but a good manager will believe he can turn things around quickly. It's not about winning a trophy, it's about competing for a trophy. ”
"Fans and clubs should have confidence in the new manager. Over the past few years, doubts have been expressed about Mourinho, Van El, Moyes and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. When Tenhach took office, he needed some support. ”