"I think if you're expected to win games with 32% of possession like Glasner is or Thomas Frank at Brentford, it is extremely different from being Manchester United, apart from a Manchester United in the first two games under Michael Carrick against City and Arsenal. He was definitely respected, as was Thomas Frank, but absolutely not someone I have heard in the conversation be a future Manchester United manager."
"Glasner's system is like Ruben Amorim's in that it is better suited to being the underdog, playing without the ball, and this alone should have been enough to rule the Austrian out. However, Glasner hit an Amorim-esque low in January, and he seems to be an explosive character that Ineos has already proven they don't want to work with those willing to call them out."
Oliver Glasner was initially considered a strong candidate for Manchester United's managerial position in summer 2026, but his stock has declined considerably. His tactical system, similar to Ruben Amorim's, emphasizes playing without possession and functioning as an underdog, which differs fundamentally from Manchester United's requirements. Glasner experienced a significant downturn in January, displaying an explosive temperament that Ineos has shown reluctance to tolerate. Additionally, Ineos sought to move away from the 3-4-3 formation used under Amorim, making appointing another manager with comparable tactical philosophy impractical. These factors have effectively removed Glasner from serious contention for the position.
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