United vs Jeunes Garcons - Press conference

[Sassy Colin]

 

[Sassy Colin]

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"We have to try to impress the manager, that we deserve to play.
"We are through, top of the group, but we want the three points at Old Trafford and to show the manager we have quality to play."
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[Sassy Colin]

Rangnick impact

"Every manager has his ideas, of course. We always try to adapt and understand as soon as possible.
"Everyone saw last game a bit of his idea, the high pressing, the organisation. We are training only a couple of days and we didn't have enough time to understand more."
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[Sassy Colin]

Momentum key

"When you win games it is easier, confidence is back.
"The momentum is very important, we have to carry on game by game. Tomorrow is another final. We have to carry on."
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[Sassy Colin]

Fred and McTominay

"I think they are great people, great people for the changing room. They prove a lot game by game.
"They don't get enough praise, always those who score goals do. They will get what they deserve. They are getting better and better.
"They give us stability and will have a bright future."
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[Sassy Colin]

Squad rotation

"I haven't finally decided (my team) but it makes sense we will rest a few players due to the crowded fixture list.
"We need to make sure we have as many recovered players as possible but also need the positive momentum.
"The first game in this group we lost at Young Boys so we need to make up for that."
Rangnick

 

[Sassy Colin]

Do players need to adapt to new demands?

"If I look back at Palace I don't think we lacked energy. Obviously first half hour was almost perfect, the way we pressed all over the pitch. Didn't expect it on that level.
"Second-half wasn't same tempo but we still controlled the game."
Rangnick

 

[Sassy Colin]

Can United win the Champions League?

"It is too early now, I have only been here a week and played one game.
"Obviously with a club like this we are ambitious in all competitions."
Rangnick

 

[Sassy Colin]

Champions League lure you to United?

"As you now, as a young student I studied at University and there has always been a special interest from my part in English football.
"When the offer came from Manchester United it was a no-brainer. A lot of good players here and to work with them for six months I couldn't possibly turn down."
Rangnick

 

[Sassy Colin]

What would be a successful season?

"Success can only be achieved with development. If we can develop team in next six months.
"(Sunday) showed how team can play. Still room for improve. The first clean sheet at Old Trafford since April, it was clear where the priorities should be.
"At the end successful hopefully means playing in the Champions League, and the FA Cup. Not an easy draw. It's like another Premier League game."
Rangnick

 

[Sassy Colin]

Two coaching appointments confirmed

"It won't be that many. Very happy to work with staff I met last week, they gave me a lot of help.
"We have decided to bring in sport scientist with Sasha Lense, he will be introduced as soon as he has visa and work permit.
"I will also have another assistant coach with Chris Armas."
Rangnick

 

[Sassy Colin]

Van de Beek and Henderson to start tomorrow

"Well to start with they will both play tomorrow, in the first XI.
"Donny came on as a sub last Sunday. Dean is a very ambitious 'keeper, we need two."
Rangnick

 

[Sassy Colin]

Cavani and Varane ruled out tomorrow

"They both cannot play tomorrow but they were part of the traning today. Edi even yesterday, Rapha the first time.
"Expect them both in full training next week. Both top players. It is also about sustainability. It would be great to have them as soon as possible, but obviously for rest of season."
Rangnick

 

[Sassy Colin]

Jesse Lingard future

"Everybody has the chance to perform and present themselves. I am happy to give game time to quite a few of them tomorrow.
"Perfect opportunity to get to know the players."
Rangnick

 

[Sassy Colin]

Martial latest

"Anthony trained on Saturday and half an hour after he had pain on his knee.
"We had meeting with medical department and we agreed he should try to recover. We need to make sure he reduces pain in next few days and hopefully have him back training next week."
Rangnick

 

[Sassy Colin]

Surprised club didn't already have sport scientist?

"Actually I don't know the situation in other clubs. In Germany most clubs has a sports scientist. For me it is absolutely logical.
"For me it is only a question of logic. Should have an expert for the brain. Not to put them on the red sofa and holding hands with the players, but for helping the players that the brain should assist the body. Everybody in our team should think in the right way."
Rangnick

 

[Sassy Colin]

Confidence at the club

"As Nemanja said, if you win games it is the best tool to regain confidence. Last four games, three wins, one draw. It is about regaining confidence.
"Players have to buy in, I can tell them whatever I want. They need to make my idea of football their own. First step taken then it is about the next ones."
Rangnick

 

[UnitedSofa]

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"eased back to full fitness"

 

[Stobzilla]

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"eased back to full fitness"

Witchcraft is it what is. Bloody German witchcraft.

 

[Judas]

Easing players back is a welcomed change to rushing players back.

 

[Real Name]

2 assistants, one of them sports scientist, excellent.

 

[SirAF]

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"eased back to full fitness"

Music to my ears, can't afford to feck up Varane again.

 

[Samid]

Martial injured literally 2 minutes into the pressing regime. Color me shocked.

 

[KingCavani]

Of all Ole’s feck ups forcing Varane into his 2nd game in three days coming off injury was just unforgivable. It was obvious even at the time, it was clearly done out of desperation.

I’d have loved to see Cavani involved but better to be careful with it. I don’t think people appreciate how much of an upgrade he can be on Rashford as a striker in that 4-2-2-2. He knows exactly how to operate in that role.

 

[mitchmouse]

Martial injured literally 2 minutes into the pressing regime. Color me shocked.

we should offer clubs a 2 for 1 - buy Pogba and get Martial free. I mean it is Christmas...

 

[Stobzilla]

Martial injured literally 2 minutes into the pressing regime. Color me shocked.

Indeed. Try and dupe Newcastle/anyone into taking him on come January.

 

[AltiUn]

Cavani and Varane ruled out tomorrow

Quite like Cavani but he must have missed about 90% of our games since he joined.

 

[mitchmouse]

Of all Ole’s feck ups forcing Varane into his 3rd game in two days coming off injury was just unforgivable. It was obvious even at the time, it was clearly done out of desperation.

I’d have loved to see Cavani involved but better to be careful with it. I don’t think people appreciate how much of an upgrade he can be on Rashford as a striker in that 4-2-2-2. He knows exactly how to operate in that role.

I was thinking just that about Edi during the first half against Palace (I even think he might have nicked a goal at chelsea)

 

[NotQuiteManc]

Eased back to full fitness, the way it should be from the start considering the squad has (too) many players.

 

[horsechoker]

Quite like Cavani but he must have missed about 90% of our games since he joined.

This is why Ronaldo was necessary, Cavani has barely played even if he is a great striker

 

[BestRed]

Andy Ritchie and the other lad on mutv banging on about how we have to win tomorrow to top the group, do a bit of research boys ffs.

 

[Robindinho]

Any German speakers?

What was the last question/answer?

 

[Dante]

 

[Vault Dweller]

I love Ralf already.

 

[Real Name]

I love Ralf already.

Lets be Ralf cultists mate.

 

[Spark]

Andy Ritchie and the other lad on mutv banging on about how we have to win tomorrow to top the group, do a bit of research boys ffs.

Genuinely should be a sackable offence. Club's own station n all.

 

[Vault Dweller]

Lets be Ralf cultists mate.

Agreed mate

 

[Vidyoyo]

Je pense que nous gagnons par deux ou trois but. J'espere voir Elanga et Amad. Peut-etre Martial aussi.

Allez Ralf!

 

[united_99]

Allez les Rouges!

 

[b82REZ]

Looks like a before and after photo.