Manchester United have made a bold move by hiring a former Arsenal coach, renowned as an ‘expert’ who ‘eats, sleeps, and breathes set-pieces.’ This strategic addition comes as INEOS continues its overhaul of Erik ten Hag’s backroom team, aiming to bring fresh tactical insight and expertise. Fans are buzzing with excitement, eager to see how this new coach will refine United’s set-piece strategies and enhance their on-field performance. Stay tuned for more updates
Manchester United have revamped their backroom staff by hiring Andreas Georgson, a former coach at Arsenal.
**Manchester United’s New Appointment**
– Andreas Georgson, set-piece expert, joins Man Utd
– Previously worked with Arsenal, Brentford, and Southampton
**DETAILS**
Georgson has departed his role as head coach at Norwegian club Lillestrom. INEOS activated the 42-year-old’s release clause, ending his seven-month tenure with the club. He has prior experience with Brentford, Arsenal, and Southampton in the Premier League.
**CONTEXT**
Manchester United’s technical director, Jason Wilcox, recommended Georgson, having collaborated with him at Southampton. Wilcox praised Georgson’s expertise in set-pieces, emphasizing his deep understanding of the game model being developed under Erik ten Hag. Georgson is expected to serve as the technical set-piece coach for the team.
Wilcox previously stated: “Andreas has an excellent understanding of the game model we’re building here, in which set-pieces play an important role. He is an expert in what he does and truly eats, sleeps and breathes set pieces, adding another string to our bow within the backroom staff.”
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
Manchester United has undergone significant personnel changes this summer. Eric Ramsey, Benni McCarthy, Mitchell van der Gaag, and Richard Hartis have left the club. New appointments include Rene Hake and Ruud van Nistelrooy as assistant managers, with Jelle ten Rouwelaar as the new goalkeeping coach. Darren Fletcher has been promoted to first-team coach, while Steve McClaren has been named senior first-team coach.
**UPCOMING MATCHES**
Manchester United will start their pre-season with a match against Arsenal at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 27, followed by a game against Real Betis on July 31.
