Ralf Rangnick has ‘compromised his position’ at Manchester United by admitting he would be interested in the permanent manager’s job.
That’s according to former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who says the German will therefore face a “very difficult relationship” should United move for a new manager.
Rangnick was appointed as interim boss following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November.
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At that point it was confirmed by United that Rangnick would move into a consultancy role at the end of the season, but Fabrizio Romano then revealed Rangnick is interested in the full-time manager’s job.
And Robinson believes Rangnick has put himself and United in a difficult position.
He told Football Insider: “He’s compromised his position going forward.
“He was appointed as an interim manager with the view to going on to be a consultant.
“How can a manager come in knowing that the guy above him quite clearly wants to be the manager. Rangnick will say that he does not want any input and that he will keep his nose out of the playing side of things but it’s difficult to not have an opinion.
“The new manager will know Rangnick wanted the job which makes it a very difficult relationship. It’s the club’s mistake.
“Rangnick has shown nothing to suggest that he should be given the job permanently. They cannot fall into that trap and make the same mistake again. They have to get the right man for the job.”
Meanwhile, Simon Jordan has backed Rangnick to be given the permanent role at Old Trafford.
“He’s dragging these players to a different place,” Jordan told talkSPORT. “And eventually we’re going to see that lag being shortened and we’re going to see this team get better.
“Now whether he can do it within the timelines that are sufficient enough to convince those that make the decisions…
“They beat Brighton last night, Brighton are in form, they haven’t been beaten in seven Premier League games, they’re a good side.
“They’re fourth in the league, I think they’ll stay fourth in the league, I think they’ll beat Atletico [Madrid], I think they’ll go deeper in the Champions League than people anticipate, and then what’s your argument against Rangnick?”
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