A new alternative has arisen for Manchester United's decision-makers just as the process of finding a new manager for the club's summer campaign was getting underway. There were four names leading the shortlist for the club's search for a new manager this summer.

Due to his background on the opposite side of the city, it's possible that Roberto Mancini's name will be thrown out just as quickly as it is added, but he is deserving of consideration in a process that United must get right. In recent months, Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag have been widely regarded as the main candidates for the position, with Julen Lopetegui and Spain coach Luis Enrique also being considered, although the Worl

It was Mancini's team that was the best team in that competition, and they also played the finest football, which was a departure from past Italian teams. There was a lot of rotation in the midfield, attacking incision from the full-back, and a frontline that was full of cunning and goal scoring opportunities.

This team was fantastic to see and played more like a club side than an international team, which is a victory of coaching given the minimal time available with the players. Mancini's Italy became so fluid and seamless as a result of this transformation that it was given the nickname "tikiitalia."

As a result, Mancini should not be dismissed as a defensive specialist because Italy played football that was as adventurous as Ajax's under Ten Hag or any of Pochettino's teams. Additionally, some skeptics will dismiss him out of hand as a "yesterday's guy," but at 57 years old, he is just five years older than Ten Hag.

Mancini's management credentials are unquestionably superior to those of Ten Hag, Pochettino, and Lopetegui. His other achievements include three Serie A titles with Italy and, of course, the Premier League with Manchester City. He has also won the European Championship with his country.

In addition to his Premier League experience gained while working at the Etihad Stadium, he has also had managerial positions at Inter Milan, Galatasaray and the Italian national team, so he will not be daunted by the glare of the spotlight at Old Trafford.

Throughout his career, he has also demonstrated that he is a difficult operator. When he works at United, he has the personality to make sure that the players don't have too much power in the dressing room, as well.

Of course, there will be reservations and reservations about the candidate, just as there are about the vast majority of those who are vying for the position. Mancini can be a volatile figure, and his most recent stint in club football was not fruitful. On the other hand, he did win the Premier League with Manchester City.

However, if he does decide to leave his position as Italy's ambassador following Thursday's humiliating defeat, United should be willing to engage in a dialogue with him to determine what comes next and what ideas he could have for resurrecting the glory days at Old Trafford.

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Italian national team coach Roberto Mancini has no such obligations following the Azzurri's shocking play-off defeat to North Macedonia on Thursday night, which denied the Azzurri a second World Cup appearance. The extent to which Mancini bears responsibility for Italy's shocking failure to qualify for the World Cup is difficult to assess, given that it was less than 12 months ago that he was leading the team to European Championship glory.

Speaking after the team's 2-1 loss to Palermo last night, Mancini expressed his uncertainty about his future. "I believe that everyone is currently too depressed to think about the future."

Surely, there is the possibility of him returning to club management. While he will be remembered for this failure, his Italy side was the best team in Europe for the majority of their time under him, and they played some outstanding football on their way to winning Euro 2020 in the process of becoming world champions.