Ralf Rangnick hits back at the negative stories about Manchester United in the media
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Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick said his side’s 4-2 win at Leeds was the “perfect response” to reports of unrest in his squad.
Talking about the recent rumours about a supposed ‘rift’ regarding the club captaincy among the Manchester United players, “That was the best possible answer the team could give. It was perfect with regard to maturity, unity and the best reply that they could give to some articles last week that there was some disruption in the locker room.”
“We knew that it was an important win today.
“It was similar to the one against West Ham. That was similarly emotional at the end with the last-second goal. But today it was more important, not only that we won the game but the way that we reacted after conceding the equaliser.
“That was the best possible answer the team could give,” he added. “It was perfect with regard to maturity, unity and the best reply that they could give to some articles last week that there was some disruption in the locker room.
“I think a game like this one today you can only win as a team and with the mentality of a team and this was, apart from the three points, the most important thing.”
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Manchester United player hit with objects by Leeds fans
The Manchester United manager, Ralf Rangnick, condemned the unsavoury scenes which led to Anthony Elanga being struck by a coin from the Leeds United stand during a fiery contest at Elland Road on Sunday, with the hosts investigating the incident.
Elanga was hit by an object from the crowd in the aftermath of Fred’s goal which made it 3-2 in the visitors’ favour. The 19-year-old was unhurt and recovered to score United’s fourth in stoppage time and secure a vital three points on an afternoon when Rangnick’s side had earlier squandered a 2-0 half-time lead thanks to two second-half goals in two minutes from Rodrigo and Raphinha.
“As far as I know there is some investigation going on from Leeds United,” Rangnick said afterwards. “In the end, Anthony looked well and he was happy about scoring. Obviously, things like that should not happen.”
Manchester United play Atletico Madrid away at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano for the first match of the round of 16 ties of the UEFA Champions League.
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