Rangnick's recommendations excel while Manchester United struggles

Ralf Rangnick, the former interim manager of Manchester United, suggested the club sign three forwards in January 2022. However, the club did not follow his advice. The three players he recommended—Julian Alvarez, Luis Diaz, and Dusan Vlahovic—have since scored a total of 50 goals in the current season. Julian Alvarez was a forward with River Plate when Rangnick made his recommendation. Shortly after, he was signed by Manchester City. Alvarez shone during the World Cup in Qatar and has continued to impress in England. He has won multiple titles, including two Premier League titles and the Champions League. In the 2024/25 season, he has scored 23 goals for Atletico Madrid after leaving City. Luis Diaz chose to join Liverpool in 2022. At Anfield, he has become a strong winger, contributing significantly to the team's success. This season, he has registered 13 goals and has been instrumental in Liverpool’s campaign to win another Premier League title. Dusan Vlahovic, unlike the other two, has not played in the Premier League. He joined Juventus in 2022 and has been a consistent scorer. With 14 goals this season, he has helped his team secure a Coppa Italia trophy. There are still rumors linking him with moves to clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United. Many fans wonder how Manchester United's fortunes might have changed if they had listened to Rangnick's recommendations back in 2022.