Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United are a team with absolutely no identity, style or results at all
2 years, 8 months ago

Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United are a team with absolutely no identity, style or results at all

Daily Mail  

After Manchester United marked the first game of Ralf Rangnick's tenure with a 1-0 home win over Crystal Palace last December, the pundits on the club's in-house TV station cast an eye over the next eight fixtures and suggested they could all be won. Rangnick's players — freed from the uncertain management of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer — played on the front foot, tried to press and offered more energy to their play. Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United are a team with absolutely no identity at all There were encouraging signs initially, with the players freed from the uncertain management of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer The German has not brought consistency of results, style or tactics to the team. But four and a half months on from Rangnick's first game in charge, the German has not brought consistency of results, style or tactics to the team Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann said of him: 'He puts the puzzle together, he makes a club whole.'

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Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United problem: ‘Rangnick was absolutely right’
5 months ago

Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United problem: ‘Rangnick was absolutely right’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Erik ten Hag has insisted Manchester United are …

Ralf Rangnick’s reputation took a hit at Man United. He’s changing the story at Euro 2024
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ralf Rangnick’s reputation took a hit at Man United. He’s changing the story at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Cristiano Ronaldo said he’d never heard of him and Manchester United fans have few fond memories of his short-lived spell as manager of the Premier League club. “If you are not even a coach, how are you going to be the boss of Manchester United?” While Rangnick’s previous job had been head of sports and development at …

Ralf Rangnick's time at Man United was a DISASTER as he leaves club
2 years, 6 months ago

Ralf Rangnick's time at Man United was a DISASTER as he leaves club

Daily Mail  

Having been completely ill-suited to managing one of the world's biggest football clubs - even on an interim basis - we won't now discover whether Ralf Rangnick could have improved Manchester United behind the scenes. Ralf Rangnick was out of his depth as Manchester United's interim manager and the news that he won't be carrying on in his two-year consultancy …

Man United's squad 'SPLIT' into camps following interim boss Ralf Rangnick's outspoken comments
2 years, 7 months ago

Man United's squad 'SPLIT' into camps following interim boss Ralf Rangnick's outspoken comments

Daily Mail  

Manchester United's squad has reportedly been split into camps after players had become angered by interim boss Ralf Rangnick's outspoken comments. Manchester United's squad has been split into camps after Ralf Rangnick's comments Interim boss Rangnick angered players with his remarks, which led to tension 'The British players tended to stick together while many of the foreign lads took their …

Ralf Rangnick says he had to make 'compromises' to playing style at Man Utd
2 years, 7 months ago

Ralf Rangnick says he had to make 'compromises' to playing style at Man Utd

The Hindu  

Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick accepted partial blame for their underwhelming season but said he was unable to effectively implement his pressing style because of the physical limitations of the squad. Rangnick took over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November but the German has failed to galvanise an ailing United, which is sixth in the league and need a …

Ralf Rangnick says new Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag should keep Cristiano Ronaldo
2 years, 7 months ago

Ralf Rangnick says new Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag should keep Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Ralf Rangnick has urged Manchester United to sign two strikers this summer, but advised new manager Erik ten Hag to keep Cristiano Ronaldo. Rangnick believes United need to strengthen in attack when new boss Ten Hag arrives from Ajax this summer, but thinks the Ronaldo, 37, should see out the second year of his contract. Ralf Rangnick has urged new …

Manchester United Interim Manager Ralf Rangnick Named Austria Coach
2 years, 7 months ago

Manchester United Interim Manager Ralf Rangnick Named Austria Coach

News 18  

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has been appointed coach of Austria’s national team, the federation said Friday, but he will continue in a consultancy role at the club. Rangnick joined United as interim manager in November last year and will move into an advisory position after Ajax coach Erik ten Hag comes in as the new permanent manager. “We are …

Ralf Rangnick denies dossier for Erik ten Hag branding Man United players 'unprofessional'
2 years, 7 months ago

Ralf Rangnick denies dossier for Erik ten Hag branding Man United players 'unprofessional'

Daily Mail  

Ralf Rangnick has flatly denied claims that he put together a dossier for Erik ten Hag, calling certain Manchester United players 'unprofessional'. Ralf Rangnick has insisted that he has not criticised his Manchester United squad in a dossier United have massively underperformed this season ahead of Erik ten Hag's arrival 'This is not true, I will always protect my players. …

Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United aims look as far away as ever
2 years, 8 months ago

Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United aims look as far away as ever

Daily Mail  

Ralf Rangnick offered an encouraging assessment of the Manchester United squad he inherited when he was appointed interim manager. Man United interim manager Ralf Rangnick gave his first press conference in December Yet it would be unfair to lay the blame squarely at the feet of the 63-year-old, a widely-revered figure in the game. Marcus Rashford has endured perhaps the …

Man Utd boss Rangnick calls for defensive stability ahead of Liverpool game
2 years, 8 months ago

Man Utd boss Rangnick calls for defensive stability ahead of Liverpool game

The Hindu  

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick on Monday urged his side to display more defensive solidity ahead of a crucial run-in that will determine Champions League qualification and likely define his tenure as interim boss. Rangnick, who succeeded Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November last year, has struggled to turn around United's season following a dismal start, with the team three points …

Ralf Rangnick admits Man United will need to win their final six games
2 years, 8 months ago

Ralf Rangnick admits Man United will need to win their final six games

Daily Mail  

Ralf Rangnick has called on Manchester United’s ‘underdogs’ to go for victory at Anfield on Tuesday night, admitting his team must win most of their final six games to snatch fourth place in the Premier League. But Rangnick believes United have no choice but to try and win the game as they battle Arsenal and Tottenham for fourth place. Ralf …

Rangnick: No regrets over taking Manchester United job
2 years, 8 months ago

Rangnick: No regrets over taking Manchester United job

The Hindu  

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick said he has no regrets about taking the Old Trafford job but the German is not happy with what his team has achieved so far. Rangnick joined United on an interim basis in November following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and has led the team to nine wins in his 22 matches in …

Ralf Rangnick warns it may take 18 months to fix Man United in damning assessment
2 years, 8 months ago

Ralf Rangnick warns it may take 18 months to fix Man United in damning assessment

Daily Mail  

Ralf Rangnick has warned that it could take 18 months to completely fix Manchester United's issues and make them a force to be reckoned with again. Ralf Rangnick says it could take up to 18 months to fix all of the issues at Manchester United The German is set to take on a consultancy role at Old Trafford in the …

United's Ralf Rangnick hits back at Louis Van Gaal's 'commercial club' comment
2 years, 8 months ago

United's Ralf Rangnick hits back at Louis Van Gaal's 'commercial club' comment

The Hindu  

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick hit back at Louis van Gaal for his comments that United is a "commercial club", saying that the Netherlands head coach had signed a contract to be their manager despite holding that opinion. Van Gaal warned Ajax Amsterdam's Erik ten Hag against taking up the manager's role at United, urging him to choose a …

Rangnick's interim status at Man Utd causing some uncertainty, says Fred
2 years, 10 months ago

Rangnick's interim status at Man Utd causing some uncertainty, says Fred

The Hindu  

Manchester United's appointment of Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis is "a bit strange" and has led to some uncertainty in the club, midfielder Fred said on Tuesday. "It's a bit strange," Fred told TNT Sports Brazil on Tuesday. United are in the Champions League last 16 for the first time since 2018-19, and on Wednesday, will take on an …

Gary Neville says Manchester United will get 'beat-up' if don't get manager choice right
2 years, 10 months ago

Gary Neville says Manchester United will get 'beat-up' if don't get manager choice right

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville believes Ralf Rangnick has not done enough to take the Manchester United reins permanently this summer. Gary Neville claims Ralf Rangnick will have a say on who the next Manchester United boss is It has been a season of turmoil on and off the pitch for Manchester United this campaign He said on the Gary Neville Podcast: 'I …

Manchester United showing signs of 'obvious' improvement: Interim manager Ralf Rangnick
2 years, 10 months ago

Manchester United showing signs of 'obvious' improvement: Interim manager Ralf Rangnick

India Today  

Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick said the dressing room atmosphere at the club has improved since he took over in December last year, but stressed that the team is still far from the finished article. Speaking ahead of Sunday's away game against Leeds United, Rangnick told reporters: "We have won six games, drawn four and had one defeat against Wolverhampton …

Man Utd in 'obvious' need of young striker, says Rangnick
2 years, 10 months ago

Man Utd in 'obvious' need of young striker, says Rangnick

The Hindu  

Manchester United coach Ralf Rangnick said the club is in "obvious" need of a young striker with the attacking duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani both in the twilight years of their careers. Ronaldo, 37, and Cavani, who turns 35 on February 14, are currently United's primary attacking options, with Anthony Martial on loan and Mason Greenwood unavailable for …

Paul Scholes says Ralf Rangnick is 'not a coach' after Manchester United throw away another lead
2 years, 10 months ago

Paul Scholes says Ralf Rangnick is 'not a coach' after Manchester United throw away another lead

The Telegraph  

Jadon Sancho puts Manchester United ahead, his first league goal at Old Trafford Che Adams equalises for Southampton just after half-time Fourth time in six games that United have thrown away a lead Another day managing the club who used to dominate the English game and Ralf Rangnick seems no closer to freeing Manchester United from the overwhelming sense of …

Rangnick calls for Ronaldo and Man United team mates to find scoring touch
2 years, 10 months ago

Rangnick calls for Ronaldo and Man United team mates to find scoring touch

The Hindu  

Manchester United coach Ralf Rangnick has called for Cristiano Ronaldo and his attacking teammates to find their goalscoring touch in order to avoid further frustrating results. United crashed out of the FA Cup last Friday against Middlesbrough, losing on penalties following a 1-1 draw having had 30 shots at goal in the match, before then amassing 22 further efforts at …

Manchester United boss Rangnick plays down talk of rift with Lingard
2 years, 10 months ago

Manchester United boss Rangnick plays down talk of rift with Lingard

The Hindu  

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick said on Monday that he shares a good relationship with Jesse Lingard after the wantaway midfielder was not allowed to leave the club in the January transfer window. The United board reportedly blocked a deadline-day move to Newcastle United for the 29-year-old, who did not feature in the FA Cup fourth-round defeat by Middlesbrough …

Manchester United: Ralf Rangnick defends decision to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo vs Brentford
2 years, 11 months ago

Manchester United: Ralf Rangnick defends decision to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo vs Brentford

Daily Mail  

Ralf Rangnick has told Cristiano Ronaldo that no player is bigger than the team following the Portugal star's angry reaction to being substituted at Brentford - and says his decision was justified because substitute Marcus Rashford scored Manchester United's third goal. Ralf Rangnick has defended his decision to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday Ronaldo was visibly frustrated after being subbed …

Ralf Rangnick must be 'careful' in ensuring Cristiano Ronaldo remains on side, warns Owen Hargreaves
2 years, 11 months ago

Ralf Rangnick must be 'careful' in ensuring Cristiano Ronaldo remains on side, warns Owen Hargreaves

Daily Mail  

Owen Hargreaves has warned Ralf Rangnick of his management style with Cristiano Ronaldo following Manchester United's 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday night. Cristiano Ronaldo was unhappy with Ralf Rangnick after being substituted vs Brentford Ronaldo was visibly frustrated after being subbed in the 71st-minute for Manchester United "Why did he take me off?" pic.twitter.com/gx0uur4GZf — Football on TNT Sports …

Rangnick calls for unity to end Manchester United's struggles
2 years, 11 months ago

Rangnick calls for unity to end Manchester United's struggles

The Hindu  

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick said on Friday that the team needed to show unity on the pitch amid media reports that some of the players are unhappy with the German's methods since he took over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. United suffered their first defeat under Rangnick against Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this week, with the manager left to rue …

Manchester United players are 'sick to death of falling standards' at Old Trafford
2 years, 11 months ago

Manchester United players are 'sick to death of falling standards' at Old Trafford

Daily Mail  

Manchester United stars are 'sick to death' of the club's falling standards and Ralf Rangnick faces being left with a host of unhappy faces at the end of the January window should some not secure moves away. Ruptures have begun to appear in the United changing room following the club's first defeat under interim head coach Ralf Rangnick. Morale in …

Manchester United face an exodus of players with SEVENTEEN first-team stars unhappy
2 years, 11 months ago

Manchester United face an exodus of players with SEVENTEEN first-team stars unhappy

Daily Mail  

Manchester United are facing an exodus of players from Old Trafford that could hit double figures before the start of next season. Morale at the club is at a low point after interim boss Ralf Rangnick inherited a divided dressing-room from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with a staggering total of 17 players said to be unhappy. Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba …

Manchester United's players ARE following Ralf Rangnick's body language orders
2 years, 11 months ago

Manchester United's players ARE following Ralf Rangnick's body language orders

Daily Mail  

Manchester United's players are following orders from interim manager Ralf Rangnick to improve their body language and stop bickering on the pitch. Rangnick brought it up after winning at Norwich earlier this month, and former United defender Gary Neville criticised the 'whingeing' among United players during Monday's draw at Newcastle. Manchester United's players are following orders from interim manager Ralf …

Manchester United must focus on getting better as a team not individuals - Ralf Rangnick
2 years, 11 months ago

Manchester United must focus on getting better as a team not individuals - Ralf Rangnick

The Hindu  

Manchester United must focus on improving as a team and not place too much emphasis on individual performances as it seeks a turnaround in form, its interim manager Ralf Rangnick said ahead of Thursday's Premier League game at home to Burnley. READ : LaLiga: Real Madrid's Courtois, Valverde and Camavinga test positive for COVID-19 "I don't think it makes sense …

Rangnick annoyed by passive Man United display
2 years, 11 months ago

Rangnick annoyed by passive Man United display

The Hindu  

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick was unhappy with his team's lacklustre performance in a 1-1 Premier League draw at struggling Newcastle United on Monday. Newcastle missed a number of good chances and only a majestic performance by goalkeeper David De Gea spared Rangnick his first defeat as Manchester United's boss. The visitors looked uncomfortable every time Newcastle came forward …

Scott McTominay in Awe of Manchester United Caretaker Manager Ralf Rangnick
3 years ago

Scott McTominay in Awe of Manchester United Caretaker Manager Ralf Rangnick

News 18  

Manchester United’s Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay is in awe of the Red Devils new interim boss Ralf Rangnick’s no-nonsense management style. Although United forced just one goal without conceding any against Palace, the impact of Rangnick’s style of play was quite visible. McTominay, who was often ignored from United’s starting XI under Solskjaer, said that Rangnick has impressed everyone with …

Man United boss Rangnick brings in former Red Bull staff to coaching system
3 years ago

Man United boss Rangnick brings in former Red Bull staff to coaching system

The Hindu  

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick said on Tuesday that he has decided to bring in two former staff from Red Bull owned clubs to assist him in his role at the Premier League club. Former New York Red Bulls coach, American Chris Armas, will be joining the club as an assistant coach while German sports psychologist Sascha Lense has …

Ralf Rangnick plays down repeating Thomas Tuchel's Champions League achievement at Manchester United
3 years ago

Ralf Rangnick plays down repeating Thomas Tuchel's Champions League achievement at Manchester United

Daily Mail  

Manchester United's interim boss Ralf Rangnick has insisted that it is 'too early' to know whether the club can win the Champions League this season. Ahead of United's final group stage game against Young Boys on Wednesday, Rangnick was asked whether he could replicate Thomas Tuchel's incredible achievement of winning the Champions League in his first six months at the …

Ralf Rangnick granted work permit to begin working as Manchester United manager
3 years ago

Ralf Rangnick granted work permit to begin working as Manchester United manager

India Today  

Germany's Ralf Rangnick has been granted his work permit to begin work as Manchester United's new interim manager, the club announced on Thursday. The 63-year-old German will be presented as a coach on Friday and take charge of the team for the first time in the Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Rangnick will be interim manager until …

Carrick to lead Man Utd against Arsenal as Rangnick awaits work visa
3 years ago

Carrick to lead Man Utd against Arsenal as Rangnick awaits work visa

The Hindu  

Manchester United interim coach Ralf Rangnick will be unable to take charge of the team for Thursday's Premier League clash with Arsenal as his work visa is yet to be finalised, the club said on Tuesday, adding Michael Carrick will remain caretaker. RELATED | United named German Rangnick as interim boss until the end of the season following the sacking …

What Ralf Rangnick brings to Man United and what does he need to worry about?
3 years ago

What Ralf Rangnick brings to Man United and what does he need to worry about?

The Hindu  

Manchester United showed the door to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last week and has finalised former Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick in the interim role for the rest of the season. But Rangnick’s style goes beyond constant pressing when his team builds an attack with preference given to long balls fed for attackers to poach and shoot, something Klopp …

Premier League: Manchester United appoint Ralf Rangnick as interim manager
3 years ago

Premier League: Manchester United appoint Ralf Rangnick as interim manager

Firstpost  

The 63-year-old German joins from Lokomotiv Moscow, where he was manager of sports and development. Manchester United announced on Monday they had appointed Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He takes over from first-team coach Michael Carrick, who has been in caretaker charge for two matches since Solskjaer …

Manchester United names Rangnick as interim manager
3 years ago

Manchester United names Rangnick as interim manager

The Hindu  

Manchester United has named German Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season, the Premier League club announced on Monday, eight days after sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Rangnick steps in to replace Solskjaer, who was removed after United's 4-1 defeat by Watford this month, its seventh loss in 13 games across all competitions which left them eighth …

Liverpool's Klopp says Rangnick's arrival 'not good news' for other teams
3 years ago

Liverpool's Klopp says Rangnick's arrival 'not good news' for other teams

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has heaped praise on Ralf Rangnick, telling reporters on Friday that his German compatriot's likely arrival at Manchester United was "not good news" for other teams in the Premier League. RELATED| "It's a bit tricky, we usually don't talk until they are confirmed," Klopp said ahead of Liverpool's home game against Southampton on Saturday. Klopp added …

Manchester United 'reach an agreement with Ralf Rangnick over interim job'
3 years ago

Manchester United 'reach an agreement with Ralf Rangnick over interim job'

Daily Mail  

Ralf Rangnick is set to become Manchester United’s interim manager until the end of the season after agreeing terms over a six-month contract at Old Trafford. Manchester United have reached an agreement to name Ralf Rangnick interim manager Mauricio Pochettino is the No 1 target to ultimately replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer next summer He has previously coached Stuttgart, Hannover, Hoffenheim …

Man United will talk to Rangnick, Valverde, Favre, Garcia and Fonseca over becoming interim boss
3 years, 1 month ago

Man United will talk to Rangnick, Valverde, Favre, Garcia and Fonseca over becoming interim boss

Daily Mail  

Manchester United will stick to their plan of appointing an interim manager for the rest of the season after accepting it will be too difficult to take Mauricio Pochettino from Paris Saint-Germain now. Although PSG on Wednesday denied that an official approach for Pochettino has been rejected, Sportsmail understands United have tried to discreetly ascertain through a third party whether …

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on brink of Manchester United exit
3 years, 1 month ago

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on brink of Manchester United exit

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester United’s hierarchy were leaning towards replacing Ole …

Daley Blind's father Danny tears into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over Manchester United's lack of identity
3 years, 2 months ago

Daley Blind's father Danny tears into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over Manchester United's lack of identity

Daily Mail  

Danny Blind has ripped into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, claiming the Norwegian's Manchester United side lack identity and are far too passive. Blind, father of former United midfielder Danny and now in his second spell as Holland assistant coach under Louis van Gaal, has been less than impressed and offered a withering assessment of Solskjaer's ability to make the team gel. …

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows importance of Manchester United getting it right in ‘strange transfer window’
4 years, 5 months ago

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows importance of Manchester United getting it right in ‘strange transfer window’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows this is going to …

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