We've known each other a long time. Zidane relates well to his players, gives them confidence and knows the right changes that need to be made to take control of a game. Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes Zinedine Zidane is the best choice to replace Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. They barely get a mention. But Zidane is so smart, and he certainly knows this squad needs a ton of work.
The La Liga giants have been linked with a potential move to sign the France international throughout the 2019 Spanish summer transfer window. He has turned Tottenham into a contender in every competition and has done a remarkable job at keeping his top talent at Spurs. Get the latest Man Utd News on The United Stand. Jose Mourinho is out at Manchester United after the following a three-year stint that fell way short of expectations. Get the latest Man Utd news on The United Stand. Three seasons, three Champions League titles with Real Madrid before his surprising departure at the end of last season. From the first minute we were in the game and continued right until the end.
His incredible ability to break up play reduces the amount of defensive work his team-mates need to complete, thus allowing them to focus on the thing they should focus on — getting the ball forward. United would still need a top-class centre-half. If not, maybe Zidane can some sense into Pogboom. He had that scan, he's on the way back, he's mending, he's recovering, he's been on a few days off - working - but he's away from here. All of that changed the minute Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill left the club. Moreover, Los Blancos have resigned to the fact that both the Pep Guardiola and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer managed sides are confident of getting the winger on board and thus Perez has given up on his signature.
I think he will have the support of the supporters, the staff, the president because he deserves it. We didn't have a proper chance in the whole match. You still have the number 10 James Rodriguez , but he plays a more withdrawn role and finally has support in the final third. Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid defeated Juve in the 1997 and '98 finals yet it was their black and white stripes and Sony sponsor shirts that Neville feared. I feel like I want to get to see the Spanish League, so if there's the possibility of going there I would choose it over England. The rumor mill already suggests that Zidane has his first wave of transfer targets determined the moment the ink dries on his contract. He'll likely be considered, but there are better fits at this current time.
Now the likes of executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward are focused on other metrics such as having the biggest social media presence or the best sponsorship deals. The majority of players that have played are not going to play. So does that even count? He's been criticised left, right and centre, but when he came back, Rochdale, Arsenal he could have easily opted not played in them. United's supporters are thoroughly fed up, with the season not yet into its third month and the club already out of one competition and nine points off the pace in the after the worst week of Old Trafford reign. For all of Mourinho's success over the previous 15 years, there is a growing feeling that he may be becoming yesterday's man, with his pragmatic style proving less effective than the expansive approaches of Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp. Here, we take a look at the pros and cons United chiefs must weigh up if they are to consider replacing Mourinho with Pros Champions League record Two-and-a-half Champions League campaigns, three Champions League trophies.
With Mourinho now out of the picture, what is next for the Red Devils? Many a United fan will probably feel more comfortable if Woodward brings on a Director of Football before the introduction of a new manager so that there is a checks and balances system and half a billion pounds is not, again, casually thrown at the problem like in past years. Former striker Louis Saha believes Zinedine Zidane is the best choice to replace Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters See our Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says it was 'pure chance' he bumped into in Dubai during the international break. He knows how to balance attack and defense. Replacing Mourinho with Zidane simply makes no sense unless change happens higher up the scale.
The key benefit of this system is the inclusion of another attacking player Alexis Sanchez to take the pressure to create play off the shoulders of the number 10 in the 4-3-1-2. On one night in Turin, United completed their European education by recovering from 2-0 down to defeat Juventus 3-2 and reach their first European Cup final in 31 years. Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters See our Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email If Zinedine Zidane does ever become the manager then there is a gem of a photograph to dust off from the archives. Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial are stagnating at the moment and the French pair would likely get a boost from the arrival of their esteemed countryman. Cons Still, bizarrely, an unknown quantity The 46-year-old was thrown in at the deep end at the Bernabeu and thrived in a manner that nobody could have predicted but, incredibly, questions about his managerial credentials still remain.
Moreover, Premier League giants United and Manchester City are both interested in the youngster. Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters See our Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email Speculation linking Zinedine Zidane with the Manchester United manager's job is back - and it won't go away unless Jose Mourinho turns the team's on-field fortunes around. Moreover, his calming influence that managed the titanic egos and expectations of Real Madrid players, board members and fans will help rebuild a culture set ablaze by three years of sharply-worded, volcanic passive aggressiveness exhibited by Mourinho. Woodward would probably put a block on it. Relevance is automatically assessed, so some headlines not qualifying as Manchester United news might appear. It's likely that United will go for a bigger name to lead the club into the future. Brought in to win the Premier League and contend in the Champions League, the Red Devils didn't come even remotely close to either.
I watched Chelsea versus Inter earlier and people had decided the beach was better. The report suggests the Frenchman wanted his next career move to be in the Premier League and stated he wanted to return to the game in time for the 2019-20 season. Here are possible candidates to keep an eye on as the team searches for a coach to replace Mourinho: A former United player Tossed around the rumor mill have been the names of Ryan Giggs and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, while moving forward as the team searches for a caretaker coach. Leading the pack is Zinedine Zidane at 6-1 odds according to SkyBet. Ultimately, Zidane ranks highest on the list of possible next managers because he won on the biggest stage with the enormous pressure associated with Real Madrid.
The reality is that while the off-field structure at United remains as it is, success on the pitch will be hard to come by. When I hear him talking, it's incredible. Mourinho has raised fears that he will not see out his contract at United following a disastrous pre-season tour, in which he has produced a number of astonishing outbursts. United are concerned they will be unable to convince Pochettino to leave his project at Tottenham though while Zidane has already spoken to the club and they have canvassed his ideas on new players. If he survives the transfer window, makes a little noise in the , possibly wins the and pushes for a top-4 spot in the second half of the season, he will more than likely see out the end of his tumultuous third and final? Whether it's the very latest transfer news from Old Trafford, quotes from an Ole Gunnar Solskjaer press conference, match previews and reports, or news about United's progress in the Premier League and in Europe, we've got it covered. The one thing United has plenty of is competent attacking quality, albeit the attackers have played directionless for the better part of the calendar year.