Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick called his team the ‘worst he has ever coached’ in their defeat at the Etihad last Sunday.
He also played down the Premier League side’s chances of UEFA Champions League glory ahead of the Round of 16 second leg with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
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Rangnick said in this regard:
“This is what I like about this club. On Sunday, I almost felt like we were at a funeral, that it was already dead and the end of the decade or whatever. It felt like it was the worst team I ever coached.”
“Now, after a 3-2 win against Tottenham, we’re discussing our chances to win the Champions League. Ask me that question should we reach the Champions League final. Right now, I don’t really think it makes sense.”
“(Saturday) was the Premier League and, for us, almost a final. Had we not won, it would have been almost impossible to finish fourth. Now, we’re still not in the best possible position, but we’re still in the race. We’re fully aware we can’t afford to drop any more points, so we have to win almost all the games.” he further said.
“On Tuesday, we have the next final to try to proceed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Everybody in this club – the fans, players, staff members, everybody – wants to be a part of the Champions League season after Tuesday. We want to proceed to the next round and the quarter-finals.” he concluded.
