Cristiano Ronaldo’s exasperation impresses Rangnick as new Manchester United manager starts with a win
Ralf Rangnick praised Cristiano Ronaldo for his tackles as the German manager’s reign at Manchester United began with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Fred’s goal in the second half of the clash at Old Trafford was enough for the Red Devils to get 3 points in the first match under the new interim manager.
Rangnick was pleased with the way they played and marked Ronaldo’s effort as United got their first taste of the new pressing system the manager is looking to implement.
What does Rangnick say after Manchester United’s first win?
“I’m very pleased with the way the whole team performed, especially in the first half hour, with the pressure, it was exceptional. The only thing missing was a 1-0 or 2-0 scoreline.” , he told BBC Match of the Day.
“The way we defended, we controlled the whole game, keeping a clean sheet was the most important part.
“These are the things we have to improve on. We need to keep a clean sheet. With just one training session, I was really impressed. We did much better than expected.
“We always try to be firm. We were never absent perhaps in the last five minutes. In all other times we tried to keep them away from our target.
“We want to play with two strikers, especially in the central position. By the way, Cristiano Ronaldo works without the ball, chapeau.”
What do Manchester United players think of Rangnick’s style?
Much of the play that the former RB Leipzig and Hoffenheim manager is expected to showcase at Old Trafford, with the side expected to push the teams up.
United star Bruno Fernandes was delighted with their start against Palace as they closed in and played at a high tempo.
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“It depends on the game,” he told Premier League Productions.
“Sometimes you have to press a little more, sometimes you have to press less and everyone knows that’s one of the things the manager wants from us. More pressure, more aggressive. i tried to do it [today].
“I think our first 25 minutes was unbelievable, the tempo was great and we didn’t give them any space. We recovered a lot of the ball on the pitch. We could have scored a lot in the game. half I think, at least three times we can do a little more.
“But we got three points and that’s the most important thing.”
