United's new decision maker Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be assessing the same questions. This is a blueprint of sorts for Ratcliffe with MEN Sport understanding that De Zerbi is a manager of interest to United. Ratcliffe's plan means United would be moving away from the Sir Alex Ferguson-style manager who controls everything - and not before time too. Interestingly it was after Brighton's 3-1 victory at Old Trafford earlier in the season when De Zerbi gave an answer that spoke volumes. He told reporters of Brighton's victory at the Theatre of Dreams: "We can't lose our DNA, our humility, our characteristics.

Source: Express February 28, 2024 06:18 UTC