Benni McCarthy has needed to shortly settle into his new high-profile job as a first-team coach at Manchester United after it was officially confirmed final month that manager Erik ten Hag had added to his backroom group with the appointment of the South African soccer legend.
Benni was first at Old Trafford because the Red Devils drew 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano in United’s last pre-season pleasant, though it was a disappointing begin to the Premier League season because the English giants fell to a disappointing loss in opposition to Brighton of their season-opener.
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Things have gone from unhealthy to worse as a 4-0 thrashing was then handed out by Brentford on Saturday.
It’s clear that Ten Hag desperately must bolster his attacking ranks at Old Trafford, with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford persevering with to misfire, whereas Anthony Martial continues to be out injured and Mason Greenwood indefiinitely suspended. Cristian Ronaldo additionally nonetheless faces an unsure future at United.
The under-fire United manager has reportedly now made a direct request to the membership board to signal gifted Ajax winger Antony this summer time.
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While McCarthy has reportedly been a hit with Cristiano Ronaldo and different stars on the membership, United have solely discovered the online as soon as this season up to now, however Ten Hag continues to be stated to be pleased with McCarthy’s involvement up to now.
“Benni is relaxed and he’s straight into the team and it’s good to have him here,” he stated this previous weekend.
“He has a different voice and this can be really helpful to get the right results.”
McCarthy hasn’t had a lot time to work with United’s playmakers, however all impartial South Africans will certainly be rooting for McCarthy to have a profitable begin to his English Premier League teaching stint.
Below you may watch a clip of Benni overseeing a United coaching session:
According to a report within the UK’s Daily Mail, Benni is already a ‘hit with the Old Trafford faithful’.
“Benni McCarthy appears to be a popular addition to Manchester United’s coaching staff, with insiders disclosing an almost Pied Piper affect at the club’s Carrington training ground,” the report states.
“The former Ajax, Porto and Blackburn striker – a boyhood United fan – has been holding extra shooting practice after being asked by Bruno Fernandes.
“McCarthy’s sessions have proved popular, with Christian Eriksen quick to join in. When Cristiano Ronaldo and new signing Lisandro Martinez found out they were also quick to get involved.”
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On Saturday, in an unique interview with SuperSport, McCarthy has now described how his appointment was “next level”, and felt just like the reward for guaranteeing he by no means stopped chasing his desires.
You can watch a clip of the interview beneath, or head here for the total video.
Benni has been warmly welcomed at United
In an announcement launched earlier this month, United stated “the former striker has both the pedigree and knowledge to assist in sharpening up the team’s attack”.
Ten Hag was on the look-out for another recruit to his backroom workers, in preparation for subsequent weekend’s Premier League opener in opposition to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford, and felt his fellow former Ajax man fitted the invoice.
“There was still one place in our coaching staff that I wanted to fill,” he instructed MUTV. “Someone with a different voice and Benni is that one.
“He has experience as a manager. He was a coach in the professional level and he was a former striker, a really successful striker as well.”
The manager additionally elaborated on McCarthy’s particular position at Carrington, with the Reds getting ready for all times at residence and overseas in 2021/22.
“He will focus on the positioning and attacking,” stated Ten Hag.
“I’m not saying only the strikers, but also the integration from the full-backs and midfielders. Our way of play has to be dynamic.”
You can watch a clip of Benni chatting in Man United colors beneath:
