'Tactical Genius': Ralf Rangnick's Appointment as Interim Manager Excites Man United Supporters

Since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked as Man United's manager last Sunday, there has been intense speculation about who would be in the hot seat at Old Trafford. The English giants finally put an end to the rumours when they named FC Lokomotiv Moscow's Head of Sports and Development Ralf Rangnick as their head coach for the next six months.

Manchester United fans have hailed "tactical genius" Ralf Rangnick's appointment as the team's new interim manager.

The Red Devils have hired Rangnick for the remainder of the current season before the club goes on a hunt for a permanent head coach next summer.

Although United wanted to hire PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino immediately after removing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from the top job, the French club didn't allow the Argentine to leave.

Despite the Pochettino setback, the club's loyal fan base has welcomed Rangnick's arrival at the Manchester-based team.

While some United supporters called the move "massive", others declared it the beginning of a "new era".

On the other hand, a few declared the revered German "one of the best footballing brains" in the world, while a section of the team's supporters called his appointment a "step in the right direction".

Ralf Rangnick has a great reputation to build team from the core. He's a hard working press offensive manager. Manchester United team will be very exciting & sight to behold. we shall rise above the ashes into the limelight. A new era has begun. We ain't here to take part🔥 pic.twitter.com/1NfSua9IMb

— 𝐌𝕆𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐄🕸️ (@Mohnice_) November 25, 2021

Ralf Rangnick as @ManUtd manager is a massive move. He’s one of the reasons why football tactics are the way they are these days. He’s a tactical genius.

— Andrew Marshallsay (@AMarshallsay1) November 25, 2021

This season isn't really the key point about the hiring of Ralf Rangnick. The biggest factor is the "power on club choices" he will have for the next 3 years.

He is a master of improving people — not just players. Having him in the building makes every single person better.

— ً (@utdrobbo) November 25, 2021

We’ve acquired one of the best footballing brains in the business with Ralph Rangnick, this is huge. Not only will he take charge for the next 6 months, he’ll then move up into a alternative capacity role, similar to that of a director. A step in the right direction.

— ManUnitedMedia (@ManUnitedMedia) November 25, 2021

Ralph Rangnick will be at Man Utd for nearly 3 years...🇩🇪

He's gonna teach these lads how to be successful coaches & footballing minds 🧠

If they don't learn anything over these 3 years (assuming their still here) then get rid of them ASAP.

Time to make the most of it boys 🤷🏻‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/BDZYzod9Bw

— 𝓐𝓵𝓮𝔁 🇾🇪🇩🇪🐝 (@AlexDuggan20) November 25, 2021

Meanwhile, Rangnick is widely regarded as one of the greatest tacticians in the sport after he succeeded in transforming the fate of multiple German sides, including VfB Stuttgart during his initial managerial career.

His success in Germany eventually earned him the epithet of "Professor" due to his deep insights into the game.

Both Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel have seen him from close quarters at RB Leipzig and are considered his disciples, having learned their trade from him.

Rangnick, however, will have his task cut out at United as the once mighty side is currently languishing in eighth place in the Premier League table with 17 points and is virtually out of contention in the tournament.