"What is the job of a head coach or a manager," Ralf Rangnick asked on stage at the Coaches' Voice forum last year, with the audience captivated and hanging off his every word.
There's a reason why people listen when Rangnick speaks. He's excellent value. Rangnick is a pioneer of German football. When he was manager of Bundesliga 2 side Ulm in 1998, he made an appearance on national TV to discuss his tactical approach of the 'gegenpress'.
That is now widely known as pressing and it's essential in the modern game. Rangnick's game plans were always meticulously planned while his influence on those around him has been extraordinary and that's testament to his vast knowledge.
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