New Man United coach - Ralf Rangnick is famous for being a master of tactics and there are many famous strategists influenced by his philosophy.
Referring to gegenpressing, people will remember the aggressive attack style and put great pressure on the opponent's court. This famous football philosophy has been applied by many coaches and created great success. The person who gave birth to gegenpressing is none other than Ralf Rangnick. In the list of people who learn and apply the "Professor's" tactics, there are Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel, Julian Nagelsmann, Ralph Hasenhuttl.
1. Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)
Referring to gegenpressing, it is impossible not to mention the "captain" of Liverpool. The kicking style that is known as strong like the "heavy metal" music of the German strategist is always full of power and speed. Klopp's football philosophy is heavily influenced by fellow countryman Rangnick and he himself has admitted it.
“He is one of the best managers in the world if not the best in Germany. If Rangnick does not consider himself the number 1 coach in Germany, he is also one of the greatest coaches in German football, "Klopp always has great respect for his countryman.
Applying Rangnick's philosophy along with his own ideas, Klopp has created a tactical system with a different identity and brought trophies to the teams he has been leading. Typically, the double domestic title in 2012 with Dortmund, the 2019 Champions League with Liverpool and the first English Premier League title with The Kop in the 2019-2020 season.
2. Thomas Tuchel (Chelsea)
Tuchel was once a "student" when working with Rangnick in Stuttgart. The 48-year-old military leader was greatly influenced by the tactics and operation of the team of his old teacher. Tuchel's style took him to successes at Mainz 05, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain and culminated with Chelsea.
The Blues under Tuchel have "molded" to become a very difficult opponent to beat. The philosophies that Tuchel brought to Stamford Bridge have helped the London team step up to the Champions League throne in the 2021 season and sit at the top of the Premier League rankings this year. Rangnick has agreed to come to Man United and the reunion at the two ends of the front lines between Tuchel and his old teacher will be extremely interesting.
3. Julian Nagelsmann (Bayern Munich)
Coach Nagelsmann of "Gray Lobster" is also one of the people who bring Rangnick's tactical ideas to apply at the clubs he leads. Previously, this young military leader also made success with RB Leipzig during Ralf Rangnick's time as the team's development director. Inheriting the tactical elements and coaching style of his predecessors, Nagelsmann helped Leipzig to always be one of the top clubs in Germany at that time and secure a Champions League spot every season.
Nagelsmann is also flying high with Bayern Munich. Following the successful momentum left by his predecessor Hansi Flick, the young strategist has applied his experience at Leipzig to a powerful team like Bayern and brought it to fruition. "Gray Lobster" shows almost absolute strength in the Bundesliga and is being considered the No. 1 candidate for the UEFA Champions League title this season.
4. Ralph Hasenhuttl (Southampton)
Like Nagelsmann, Hasenhuttl also worked with Rangnick at RB Leipzig. After 2 years of leading the team owned by the Red Bull group, Hasenhuttl made a splash when he won the Bundesliga runner-up position in his first season of debut. Working with "professor" Rangnick, the duo created a strong, young and aspirational Leipzig. Thereby becoming a formidable counterpart to the big players in German football such as Bayern Munich and Dortmund.
Hasenhuttl will also have the opportunity to reunite with his predecessor when Rangnick agrees to lead the Red Devils until the end of the season. At Southampton, Hasenhuttl also applied Rangnick's philosophies and made The Saints an extremely uncomfortable opponent for the big boys in the Premier League.
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