Ralf Rangnick Aims To Improve Manchester United's Defensive "Balance"
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Ralf Rangnick said Friday he wanted to "balance" Manchester United by strengthening the club's leaky defence.
Ralf Rangnick said Friday he wanted to "balance" Manchester United by strengthening the club's leaky defence. The 63-year-old German's first press conference since being appointed interim manager until the end of the season following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer came after United's see-saw 3-2 win over Arsenal in the Premier League on Thursday overseen by caretaker boss Michael Carrick. Solskjaer was dismissed following a humiliating 4-1 loss at lowly Watford. "We are talking about six-and-a-half months, one third of the games, and we have agreed on a two-year advisory deal. If Manchester United contacts you for such a role you cannot turn it down," said Rangnick.
"This is one of the biggest clubs, if not the biggest club, in the world. I am excited to work with the players we have here.
"I have watched the latest games, Watford, Chelsea, Arsenal, and I also watched on TV the games against Liverpool and Manchester City."
Rangnick added: "I am well acquainted. It's pretty obvious the team has an abundance of young, talented players and experienced players. The major target for me is to bring more balance into the team.
"Even yesterday (Thursday) we conceded two and needed three to win. We concede on average two a game and this is too much.
