Rangnick ‘takes issue’ with Fletcher behaviour at Man Utd

Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick has reportedly ‘taken issue’ with the behaviour of technical director Darren Fletcher behind the scenes at Manchester United.

Rangnick and Fletcher have been working together since the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November and the German manager isn’t happy with Fletcher’s antics, according to The Telegraph.

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Rangnick is said to have told Fletcher to stop barking orders from the touchline, believing it undermines his authority.

He is also surprised at Fletcher occasionally opting to participate in training when they have been a player short.

Rangnick hasn’t shied away from delivering home truths in his time at the Old Trafford helm.

He claimed the club may need as many as ten new players after their embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Liverpool, highlighting the difference between his squad and the players Jurgen Klopp has to call upon.

“Jurgen came six years ago and if you compare the squad he inherited, he came after eight or nine games and finished eighth, this is roundabout where we are currently,” he said.

“He had a point average of that season of 1.6 but with every transfer window after that they develop the kind of squad we have today.

“I am not blaming anyone, not my players nor anyone else, but we just have to realise what kind of squad they had available.

“Look at their bench, look at the four players who weren’t even in the squad: Roberto Firmino was the only one who was injured.

“Oxlade-Chamberlain wasn’t in the squad, Minamino was not in the squad, Harvey Elliott was not in the squad. This shows what kind of quality and team they have built together working with Jurgen and his team for the last six years.

“It is not just the quality of players but what kind of mentality they have, what kind of energy and physicality compared with high-speed. I would say they have 25 Formula One cars in their squad.”