With Ralf Rangnick all set to become Manchester United's new interim manager, reports are emerging of his comments made about Manchester United in 2019.
When interviewed by the Times in 2019, Rangnick spoke about the state of the club since Sir Alex Ferguson left. He also pointed out the errors made by Manchester United in the transfer market over the past few years. He said:
"Since Sir Alex left they were underperforming. They haven’t won the title since he left. At any club, if you cannot get the right players, then you should at least not sign the wrong ones."
Rangnick was in the running to become Manchester United's interim manager post-Jose Mourinho's sacking in 2019. When asked to confirm these rumors, Rangnick replied:
"Then you must have the best possible coaches to develop these players. There is a lot of space for a vision for #mufc, but I am very happy where I am."
Rangnick was also approached by Chelsea to be their caretaker manager after sacking Frank Lampard, but he rejected the offer by saying:
“I’m not an interim coach. To the media and players you would be the four-month manager.”
This marks a massive turnaround from his above comments on the Chelsea interim manager job. Rangnick has agreed a six-month deal until the end of May. He will have a further two years in a consultancy role at Manchester United.
Ralf Rangnick is known as the godfather of "Gegenpressing". Jurgen Klopp has quoted Rangnick as being “one of the best, if not the best German coach” and was instrumental in influencing Klopp’s style of play. His approach is focused on a very high pressing style of football, being proactive and entertaining at the same time.
Rangnick will not be available for Manchester United's Premier League clash versus Chelsea
Work permit procedures prevent Ralf Rangnick from joining the dugout in time for Manchester United's Premier League game against Chelsea this Sunday.
Ralf Rangnick's first game as Manchester United's new manager will be versus Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Previously when Rangnick was present at Old Trafford, he was at the away end managing Schalke in the 2010-11 UEFA Champions league semi-final against Manchester United. He lost to his future employers 6-1 on aggregate.
deba_LFC
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chelsea fans better have huge banners calling him "Interim boy" this weekend, even if he hasn't come yet
Tapbclr
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welcome 👍👍👍
vatimnstuz
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wish him good luck 🙏
AFaixal
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Because of so many praise him, I cant wait to see his effect at Man Utd.
MadridMaldives
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Someone mi be in real trouble. Ralf Rangnick: "I think they could do with a left back. I know they have Luke Shaw but I'm not so sure if he's still on the same kind of level you need to be for a club like Manchester United".
bepderuz
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we have players like martial, cr7 who just stands while defending, fred who press without any ambitions and allow them to run free, Maguire famous for getting nutmeged for his timeless challenges...I got no idea how Ralph is gonna deal all these players.
waaabmoty
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speak work
rimbdiku
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well said by Shuan Wright Philips .. Chelsea are currently the best team in the world right now
nuhcekouyz
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Pamdkmot
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Lol first on the list to go...martial 0 press in his work,next?
Bakkmnosu
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we wished a gudlock an special history ahead
tiudnoy
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I have been searching his trophies wining tittle I turnd into blind
erlinqhaaland
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I'm very excited for new journey
Fimabirst
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I love to see what u can do for us
Fazadekyz
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to be honest I didn't have any idea about him when I checked impressed I think he's good for united
Foaadkmsty
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MU full of lazy players to pressing. Rangnick will have lot of homework.
They're not lazy it's just they were instructed to play direction less football by Ole. Too many touches on the ball leads to error always. You are going to see now the coach who allows only two touches max on the ball
ramo7k4
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Manu should have continued with Carrick this season or few more months and then finalized a coach. They go in to fast to get coaches and players.
U just want their down 🤣
water0147
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let's hope this works
deobcdipsz
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good luck ggmu
Abdizzzzz
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MdIftekharHossain
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Ole always needed a defeat as a wake up call for his boys and himself. It means they were lazy and sleepy.... But Ralf is a 24 hour manager... Hopefully, Maguire & Co. don't need a call to wake up... They'll be always on their toes. Best of luck my beloved Manchester United.
Tuuceltu
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May be if Rangnick also does not succeed they can get Sam Allardyce at end of season 😝😝
Tuuceltu
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Manu should have continued with Carrick this season or few more months and then finalized a coach. They go in to fast to get coaches and players.
kuubnsu
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I really admired you, for taking care of shalke 04 by then to semi in the champion league, welcome boss,wish you will change the scenes
lubalopty
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Welcome rangnic
wisdelnors
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you are welcome to this big family Prof Ralf Rangnick. Good luck to you and all Man United lovers
Nwokeoma34
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Your words in 2019 is here on your neck. the decision to spill or it is yours. welcome!
daccdlryz
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waiting for it
Jababdeosy
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Rangnick , warm welcome to Old Trafford
SandiRagtag
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MU full of lazy players to pressing. Rangnick will have lot of homework.
huobenrsyz
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Let see how it’s goes ❤️