That's why Ralf Rangnick is not in the coaching bench today

Ralf Rangnick is the new coach of Manchester United until the end of the season. In the top game against Arsenal on Thursday evening, however, he will not be in the coaching bench. SPOX explains why.

Interim coach follows interim coach: After Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s dismissal, Michael Carrick temporarily took over at Manchester United before Ralf Rangnick was hired by the Red Devils as coach for the rest of the season.

Accordingly, the 63-year-old German is not initially intended as a permanent solution. As a result of his coaching activity, he should at least serve United for two more seasons in an advisory capacity.

Manchester United: That’s why Ralf Rangnick is not in the coaching bench against Arsenal today

Rangnick’s signing was officially confirmed by the Premier League club on Monday. However: His debut on the sidelines will have to wait a while.

Today, Thursday, December 2nd, Manchester United host Arsenal for their 14th Premier League matchday at Old Trafford. The kick-off is there at 9:15 p.m. (in the LIVETICKER).

Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. will be looked after by assistant coach Carrick, as they were last in the 2-0 away win in the Champions League against Villarreal and in the 1-1 draw in the league at Chelsea.

The reason for this is that Rangnick has not yet had a work permit in England. After the UK leaves the European Union, every worker who comes to the island must first apply. This editing process is ongoing.

So the bureaucracy throws the 63-year-old through the bill. Rangnick should still be in the stadium and watch the 90 minutes from the stands.

An RB star and some top-class players: Rangnicks wish list for ManUnited

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Ralf Rangnick takes over as the new interim coach at Manchester United. There is prompt initial speculation about possible newcomers. We provide a rundown of the hottest ManUnited rumors.

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Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig, contract until 2025): As the Times and Daily Mail unanimously report, Rangnick definitely wants to sign the 23-year-old. Haidara could become a key player in Rangnick’s pressing football.

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According to the reports, Rangnick is already sending scouts to the upcoming RB games. Rangnick brought Haidara to Leipzig in 2019. At that time, a transfer fee of 19 million euros went to Salzburg. According to Sport Bild, his release clause should now be EUR 40 million.

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Erling Haaland (BVB, contract until 2024): The Dortmund striker is hotly traded at almost every top club, but BVB is also fighting to keep the Norwegian, who, according to media reports, should have an exit clause of 75 million euros.

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ManUnited was repeatedly mentioned as a possible target. In the event of a farewell, Haaland has so far tended to move to Real Madrid, according to information from SPOX and GOAL.

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Will Rangnick cause a rethink at Haaland? The ex-RBL boss criticized Leipzig’s missed Haaland transfer as a big mistake – and, according to SportBild, maintains excellent contacts with Haaland’s father Alfie.

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Timo Werner (Chelsea FC, contract until 2025): According to information from SportBild, the international could switch to United in the summer. Rangnick once brought Werner from Stuttgart to Leipzig. At Chelsea, the striker is currently only a replacement.

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Marcelo Brozovic (Inter Milan, contract until 2022): The midfielder from the Italian champions is available for free transfer in the summer and is therefore in great demand at many clubs.

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According to Sun, ManUnited is also one of the interested parties. However, Newcastle United could slip between them with the financial support of the Saudi Arabian consortium. That’s what The Athletic reports.

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Ousmane Dembele (FC Barcelona, contract until 2022): The ex-Dortmund is facing a free transfer at Barca in the summer. His way could lead to the island.

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ManUnited has already been traded as a potential buyer for Dembele more frequently in the past. But even here, according to Mundo Deportivo, the newly rich Magpies could make the race with an “astronomical offer”.

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Denis Zakaria (Borussia Mönchengladbach, contract until 2022): The Swiss is available for free transfer in the summer and according to the picture, a contract extension in Gladbach should not be possible. The 25-year-old should prefer a move to England.

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And according to Sun, Zakaria is also on Rangnick’s wish list. Zakaria has recently been linked to several top European clubs, including Inter Milan, Juventus and Arsenal FC.

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Ronald Araujo (FC Barcelona, contract until 2023): The 22-year-old defensive man is one of the bright spots in the Catalans’ mixed season so far. Its whereabouts beyond the summer are not certain.

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According to Mundo Deportivo, Barca want to renew their contract with the Uruguayan, but Chelsea are apparently courting Araujo. And according to Sun, the defender should also be on Rangnick’s possible shopping list.

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Dusan Vlahovic (Fiorentina, contract until 2023): The shooting star of Fiorentina is considered a hot transfer target. Half of Europe should be on the 21-year-old Serb – including, according to Sport1 information, BVB.

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As the Sun reports, Vlahovic is also said to have sparked Rangnicks interest. But that could be expensive. Last summer Atletico failed with a transfer offer because Fiorentina demanded a transfer fee of 80 million euros.

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Possible departures – Paul Pogba (contract until 2022): The French international can go on a free transfer this summer and was most recently associated with Real Madrid, PSG and Juventus.

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But Rangnick’s arrival could lead to a rethink at Pogba. As The Athletic reports, Pogba should be enthusiastic about the personnel and look forward to working under him.

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Anthony Martial (contract until 2024 plus option): The attacker recently had to make do with a reservist role. The signs are presumably goodbye.

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As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the 25-year-old could leave the Red Devils in January. Possible destination: FC Barcelona. The Catalans are therefore considering Martial as a potential replacement for Sergio Agüero (heart problems).

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Cristiano Ronaldo (contract until 2023): The return of CR7 has so far been mixed, even if he has a decent record with ten goals and two assists. But his bank place last weekend fueled rumors.

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TV expert Gary Neville suspected Rangnick’s influence. Interim coach Carrick denied. Nevertheless, Ronaldo’s whereabouts should also depend on United’s plans for the new season and how he himself sees the chances of his dream of the CL title.

The next opportunity to make his debut at ManUnited would be on Sunday, when the next home game against Crystal Palace starts at 3 p.m.

Again, only three days later, on December 8th, the English record champions will compete for the third time in a row at home. Then the Young Boys from Bern come to the end of the Champions League group stage at Old Trafford. Rangnick has a good chance of celebrating his United debut in front of a home crowd.

Premier League: Table on matchday 14

rank	team	Sp.	S.	U	N	Gates	Diff.	Point
1	Chelsea FC	14th	10	3	1	33: 6	27	33
2	Manchester city	14th	10	2	2	29: 8	21	32
3	Liverpool FC	14th	9	4th	1	43:12	31	31
4th	West Ham United	14th	7th	3	4th	25:17	8th	24
5	Arsenal FC	13th	7th	2	4th	15:17	-2	23
6th	Wolverhampton Wanderers	14th	6th	3	5	12:12	0	21
7th	Brighton & Hove Albion	14th	4th	7th	3	13:15	-2	19th
8th	Leicester City	14th	5	4th	5	22:25	-3	19th
9	Tottenham Hotspur	12th	6th	1	5	11:17	-6	19th
10	Manchester united	13th	5	3	5	21:22	-1	18th
11th	Brentford FC	13th	4th	4th	5	17:17	0	16
12th	Crystal Palace	14th	3	7th	4th	19:20	-1	16
13th	Aston Villa	14th	5	1	8th	19:23	-4	16
14th	Everton FC	14th	4th	3	7th	17:24	-7	15th
15th	Leeds United	14th	3	6th	5	13:20	-7	15th
15th	Southampton FC	14th	3	6th	5	13:20	-7	15th
17th	Watford FC	14th	4th	1	9	19:26	-7	13th
18th	Burnley FC	13th	1	7th	5	14:20	-6	10
19th	Norwich City	14th	2	4th	8th	8:28	-20	10
20th	Newcastle United	14th	0	7th	7th	16:30	-14	7th