Man Utd: Erik ten Hag must perform 'open heart operation'- Ralf Rangnick

The interim boss says that the incoming Manchester United manager must perform an open heart operation.

They sign the best possible players to change their attitude and energy.

Positive energy is needed for the new team and the new manager.

If the right lessons are being learned, this could be one of the few good things about the season.

At least you know which kind of screws we need to turn, things we need to change, and if that happens, why shouldn't ten Hag be able to be as successful as he was?

It isn't the manager's quality, it's changing all the other things that have brought the club into a position.

It is one of the few that is crystal clear. You do not need glasses to see the problems.

It is only about how you can solve them. Minor things are not cosmetic. This is an open heart operation. It doesn't need to take years if everyone knows this has to happen.

It can happen within a year. It can be done within three transfer windows.

'A lack of Burnley basics'

When Ten Hag takes charge, Rangnick will move into a consultant role.

Since the German took over in November, United have won two and lost one of their seven league games, leaving them sixth in the league.

On Tuesday, United were thrashed by rivals, who beat them earlier in the season.

In 1892-93, United suffered a combined heavier defeat in a league season.

We are far away from football and haven't been on the level I would like.

Even if I watch them fight to stay in the league, the way they defended and didn't allow Saints a chance...

This is what I mean by basics, and those are things we need to show in the next games.

I would rather say the level of expectations, rather than if Ten Hag will require patience. It is difficult to tell people to be patient in a club like Manchester United. It will take some time.

Current situation is what we have to face. We lost to Manchester City 6-1, toWatford 4-1, and toEverton who are not full of confidence.

This is the sad reality. It makes sense to have a sense of reality and not accept it. It would help the Hag for the future.