September 9th 2024.
Ralf Rangnick, the former interim head coach of Manchester United, recently expressed his belief that he was right all along about the team needing major changes. This was after he was brought in to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November of 2021. Rangnick initially planned to stay on for two years as a consultant, but unfortunately, United's performance did not improve under his guidance.
Despite his departure ahead of Erik ten Hag's arrival, Rangnick did not shy away from speaking openly and critically about the problems within the club. He stated that the issues were glaringly obvious and that a mere surface-level fix would not be enough. In fact, he likened the necessary changes to an "open heart surgery" in the medical field, stating that it could be done within a year if everyone was willing to work together.
While United did manage to win the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in the two years since Rangnick's comments, they have still struggled to close the gap on rivals Manchester City and challenge for the league title. Last season, they finished in eighth place with only 60 points, just two more than their record low under Rangnick. And now, with two defeats in their first three games of the new season, it seems the same old problems are still plaguing the team.
Rangnick, who is now the head coach of Austria, recently spoke about United's current struggles, admitting that he was not surprised to see them still struggling. He even referenced a similar statement made by ten Hag, who agreed with Rangnick's analysis. Despite the club signing a total of 20 players since ten Hag's arrival, the results on the pitch have not improved significantly.
It seems that Rangnick's assessment of the situation at Manchester United was spot on, and even with numerous player signings, the team is still struggling to reach their full potential. As Rangnick continues to lead Austria through their upcoming matches, United will have to figure out how to address the underlying issues that have been plaguing them for years. Only time will tell if they will finally undergo the "open heart surgery" that Rangnick believed was necessary.
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