Teddy Sheringham has branded the managerial situation at Manchester United as 'absurd', predicting players could become 'petty' under the new manager.
German Ralf Rangnick will take over as interim boss until the end of the season, with a two-year consultancy role after that - but it is unclear what the club's long-term plan is.
And former United striker Sheringham told Talksport that such uncertainty could rub off on the players.
He said: 'The whole scenario after putting Michael Carrick in charge as interim manager, to get another interim manager in for the next six months is just absurd for a club like Manchester United. With a view to, if he does do well, he might get the job. Surely they know who they want to be their next manager.
'I find it very strange what is going on up there at the moment. You'd like to think they know who they want and are waiting for the right man. When there's talk he might get the job as well, it leaves you with a little bit of indecision all over the place.
'If you were a player and this manager came in who you know is only going to be there for six months and he didn't really fancy you for the first couple of weeks, your response to that would be mucking about in training and thinking 'it doesn't matter' as he will be gone in six months.
'If he says to you "go and warm up", you'll say "no, I'm not warming up, I'll be here longer than you, mate". You know how footballers are. It gets petty. I just find it a strange situation to be in at the moment.'
Rangnick has finally been granted his work permit, allowing him to formally begin as interim boss - but he will not take charge against Arsenal on Thursday evening, with caretaker manager Michael Carrick leading the team for now.
The Red Devils currently lie 10th in the Premier League, closer to Newcastle in bottom spot than rivals Liverpool in third.
Moe-Km
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And assnol won 😅
bro they lost lol
Sniper211
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HUGE THING TO REMEMBER.... IF ARSENAL WINS THEYLL BE TOP 4... I REPEAT, IF ARSENAL WINS THEYLL BE TOP 4 LOOOL WHO COULD HAVE PREDICTED THAT.. WHATTTTT
And assnol won 😅
MelroseMalone
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RR RollsRoyce [Comeon]
Moe-Km
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HUGE THING TO REMEMBER.... IF ARSENAL WINS THEYLL BE TOP 4... I REPEAT, IF ARSENAL WINS THEYLL BE TOP 4 LOOOL WHO COULD HAVE PREDICTED THAT.. WHATTTTT
rehaekorty
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leave the professor alone.
Mitcelt
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we already see a different in the player.we are getting a experience coach with knowledge.and understanding of the game.You can see in is interview that if player dont turn up in game they will be sitting on the bench.
Rieabdilrz
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Ridiculous
AnwarJemil
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there is arrogance than coaches problem in united...manny Xunieted players interrupted coaches job's in unieted...
Emmetn
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I mean he got a point. It’s funny and serious at the same time.😂😂😂
SonicSynchro
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there's a huge curse on managerial position since Sir Alex Ferguson left
lleeonard
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I loved this guy and Allan Shearer very much in EPL ... Of course Steven and Paul was equally entertaining...
Vicsammy
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Any player that disrespected him will surely get what they deserve and maybe teddy Sheringham forget that he is going to take on a consultancy role in the club so he may stay longer than any underperforming player in United
Hihdknuz
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These are the people's bringing confussion at Man United...Nosense...They have started their politics b4 the coach start to implement his philosophy...nonsense
jinalmp
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All this ex legends shld stfu! all set of clowns..let rangnick do his job!
cemabpruyz
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May get petty? Their play is a big reason Ole was sacked. It’s a team of prims Donna’s outside of rashford and a few others