Ralf Rangnick ahead of Manchester United debut: 'My main goal is to bring more balance to the team'

Ralf Rangnick ahead of Manchester United debut: 'My main goal is to bring more balance to the team'

The new interim manager of the Red Devils will make his debut this Sunday, against Crystal Palace.

By Belga
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Ralf Rangnick, the new Manchester United manager, gave his first official press conference on Friday. The German said ahead of Sunday's game against Crystal Palace that he wanted to 'balance' his team and strengthen the vulnerable defence.

“It is clear that the team has many talented young players. The main goal for me is to bring more balance," the 63-year-old German coach said at his first press conference in his new role, which he will hold until the end of the season before stepping down. take on an advisory role at Manchester United. "If Manchester United approach you for a similar role, you can't say no. It is one of the biggest clubs, if not the biggest club in the world. I look forward to working with the players we have here. »

Rangnick remained cautious when asked if there was a chance he would remain on the bench for Manchester after the end of the season. “If we are successful and find that balance, I could recommend them to continue working with me. It's completely hypothetical, we can't talk about that. »

Rangnick also said he tried to persuade Michael Carrick, who announced his departure after Thursday's win over Arsenal, to stay at Old Trafford. "I spoke to Michael for over an hour and tried to persuade him, but he needed a break and I understand his decision," said the former Leipzig coach.