This time, Manchester Airport will not be the most difficult obstacle for the La Liga team to overcome, with City taking a much bigger test of strength than a United team without ideas and self-belief. For manager Diego Simeone, it represents another opportunity to present his work to a wider European audience, it could also serve as another opportunity to prove why a job in the Premier League is worthwhile at some point in the future. READ MORE: Ajax player targets Manchester United amid pursuit of Eric ten Hague Simeone had previously been backed for the role of United, with the great club Gary Neville even proposing him for the role after the Champions League match last month. “Diego Simeone should have been a candidate, but it was never possible to get him out of Atletico Madrid,” Neville told a Sky Sports Q&A. “Fantastic coach, brutal in the way he approaches the game, I think in every way. He is tough and Manchester United need a tough coach. “Manchester United need a coach who can compete with Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola – he’s the best, so he needs someone who can stand on that line and feel equal to them and I think Simeone could. “I would not rule out Simeone at all, but I think Ten Hague and Pochettino would be the way forward because they would want a progressive coach to play a certain way, which is probably a little cheaper and more affordable.” Figures published by L’Equipe last month suggest that Simeone is the highest paid coach in European football with a monthly salary of 3.33 million euros. City coach Pep Guardiola is said to be second with 1.89 million euros, third Jurgen Klopp with 1.49 million euros, Antonio Conte fourth with 1.49 million euros and Massimiliano Allegri fifth with 1.17 million. These numbers should always be taken with a pinch of salt, but if United’s goal is to become the best team in English football again and eliminate the culture of player power that prevails at Old Trafford, then a coach’s salary should not be to be an obstacle. BLOCK. Read more related articles Read more related articles During his tenure at the club, Simeone won two La Liga titles, two Champions League finals, two Europa League titles, two European Super Cups and three domestic cup competitions. It is clear why former players admired a silly, authoritative figure like Simeone, although the fact that he is so demanding may explain why the board is looking for Ten Hag and Pochettino instead. Simeone will have to wait if he ever gets United’s hot spot, but in the pre-match press conference this week, he has already identified what needs to change at Old Trafford. Read more related articles Read more related articles “United had different characteristics from City,” the Argentine told reporters. “They are more direct, faster. City are more determined and manage things well in all areas. We need to grow and be better at the good things we did two weeks ago. “What I like most about teams like City is the effort they have to win the ball back and keep playing offensively. It’s great to see them. They keep evolving because they have great players, but what wakes me up is the “Important things are Sterling, De Bruyne. They are always active, they never leave a ball lost. All coaches want that.” United have always been known for their threat of counterattacks, especially when Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge, but Simeone points out that they really have nothing else to offer under the guise of today. Read more related articles Read more related articles There is still a real lack of control in the games and, in places, United are a mess compared to the top clubs above them, who have been rigorously trained in the perfect visions of their perfectionist coaches. The next permanent coach should not only have the freedom to rebuild the team in any way he wants, but he should also execute a precise plan to ensure that United will be able to stay on top of the games and play evenly. against the teams that are currently above them. On Tuesday night, Simeone has another platform to prove why he deserves a chance in the Premier League in the future, and although he will not be the next United manager, it is important for the successful candidate to hear those wise words. Read more related articles Read more related articles
