NEW Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has taken his first steps around Old Trafford.
The ‘interim manager’ was given a stadium tour by football director John Murtough.
The 63-year-old will NOT be in charge for United’s home game against Arsenal on Thursday, with caretaker Michael Carrick in the dugout.
And he faces a race against time to be in charge for the home game against Crystal Palace on Sunday, due to visa issues.
Because he has not had enough managerial jobs over the last five years, he does not meet the criteria from the Home Office by default.
So, according to The Telegraph, the 63-year-old’s case will be heard by a panel who will have to fast-track the application.
Rangnick has held various director-type roles in the past five years, his latest with Russian side Locomotiv Moscow.
He was announced as the man to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked after the dismal 4-1 defeat at Watford.
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The German, hailed for his tactical nous, has agreed a six month ‘interim’ role, with him taking a two-year consultancy position after this.
But Michael Carrick is continuing to lead training and matches until Rangnick can officially start his new job.
Rangnick IS expected to be in the stands for the mouthwatering clash against Arsenal on Thursday.
SunSport revealed today that Rangnick has arrived in the UK and will be allowed into the Old Trafford stands providing he continues to test negative for Covid.
Now the Daily Star’s Jeremy Cross has claimed he will be in attendance for the Premier League showdown at the Theatre of Dreams.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
