Once ridiculed as a fraud,the coach Ronaldo scorned proves himself in the Euros!

Shri0001

There is a coach who was looked down upon by Cristiano Ronaldo and shown the door by Manchester United. It seemed he would fade into obscurity, but at this European Championship, he has experienced a rebirth. He emerged as the top of the "group of death," surpassing favorites like France and traditional powerhouse Netherlands to advance as group winners. This coach's name is Rangnick!

Let's start with some of Rangnick's stories. Before coaching Manchester United, he was hailed as the "godfather of German football," having mentored numerous coaches including Tuchel. Despite his aura, he had never managed a top-tier club before United, and his tenure there was disastrous, leading to his quick departure after just six months.

Adding insult to injury, after Rangnick left, when asked about his coaching, Ronaldo even claimed he hadn't heard of him before United invited him to coach. Many considered Rangnick merely a fraud. However, at this European Championship, Rangnick has finally found redemption.

Rangnick's Austrian team, initially seen as underdogs in the "group of death" with France, Netherlands, and Poland, surprisingly topped the group with 6 points. They defeated favorites France and traditional powerhouse Netherlands to become group winners, making them the biggest surprise of the tournament. Rangnick has unquestionably elevated Austria's footballing level, and with their current form, they have a good chance against their next likely opponent, Turkey.

Once humiliated, no one now questions Rangnick's ability. As for how far he can lead Austria, we'll have to wait and see.

Shri

With just this one victory, it's hard to predict what will happen next. This European Championship has seen many teams fail to showcase their true potential.

Janak9955

Rangnick brought Austria to the top of the group, proving his abilities. Looking forward to their performance next!

Niti998

Cristiano Ronaldo's words aren't absolute truth, after all, he's just a footballer. If he wasn't biased, maybe he truly hadn't heard of him before? It's hard to believe, and it's likely Ronaldo was just talking nonsense. So, no matter how impressive someone is, it's important to speak objectively and truthfully, without bias. Look at the current outcome—doesn't Ronaldo seem a bit embarrassed now?

Kabir903

You know about him too! A Manchester United fan told me about this character the other day. It's said that he once suggested that United should overhaul the entire team, and among the players he recommended was Haaland, who wasn't famous at the time. The performance of Austria that day proves that this character is still formidable. Manchester United missed out....

Ritu13

So, sometimes, it's really about timing to prove one's abilities!!

Iravan774

Austria gives me the impression of a fierce tiger, hungry and relentless, facing every team as if they were their prey. I hope Austria can achieve a good result in this European Championship.

Nimmi373

Austria can't be considered the weakest in their group, and many have been expecting them to be the dark horse of this European Championship. Looking at their current performance in the group stage, Austria has indeed shown their dark horse qualities by defeating the Netherlands and topping the group ahead of France. Considering their current opponents, they have a good chance of advancing past Turkey and the Netherlands to reach the quarter-finals. If they manage to defeat the Netherlands again, it would be even more impressive and highly anticipated that Austria could go all the way.

Before coaching Manchester United, Rangnick indeed hadn't managed a top-tier club, but he had a commendable track record. He first gained attention by leading Stuttgart to win the International Toto Cup. Later, he achieved remarkable success with Hoffenheim in Germany, guiding them to a three-division jump to the Bundesliga and winning the first-half championship in the 2008-09 season as a newly promoted team. After that, Rangnick often served in directorial roles within clubs. His playing career was relatively modest, and as a coach after retiring, he leaned more towards theory and tactical expertise, known for his academic approach.

When Rangnick went to Manchester United, it was initially as a temporary coach, with plans for him to continue as a consultant for two years after the season ended. Unfortunately, his coaching results were disappointing: in 24 matches, he had 10 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses (winning rate of 41.6%), making him the manager with the lowest Premier League winning rate in Manchester United's history. Eventually, he did not stay on as a consultant and left Manchester United directly, indicating the deep disappointment the club experienced at the time. It's well known that Manchester United is currently in considerable disarray, and Rangnick's lack of experience coaching top clubs likely contributed to player disrespect and poor discipline, which reflected in their poor results.

Despite this, talented individuals can shine wherever they go, and this time, Rangnick has illuminated Austria, leading them to shine brightly. Let's hope they can continue their success in the knockout stages.