Ralf Rangnick claims Man United are "significantly worse"

Ralf Rangnick has asserted that Manchester United are now “significantly worse,” despite spending millions since his time at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have faced difficulties in the Premier League this season, currently sitting 14th with only four matches remaining.

While Manchester United’s struggles in the Premier League are not a new development – they haven’t qualified for the Champions League since 2021 – former manager Rangnick believes the situation has worsened since his interim stint at the club towards the end of the 2021/22 season.

Speaking to Canal+ Austria, he said: “In the end. That a few basic things need to be changed and since then 700 or if not £750m has been spent on new players. And in the table they are even significantly worse than back then.

“They could actually, with a win in the Europa League, still save this season. Because then they will be in the Champions League. Everything else would be a disappointment, and it will be interesting to see what will happen.”

While Rangnick has criticised the club’s transfer strategy in recent years, he has also questioned the decision to appoint Ruben Amorim, arguing that the coach’s style does not suit the current squad.

Man United haven’t qualified for the Champions League since 2021

He added: “They have signed a coach in the middle of the season who plays with a three or a five-back, and the squad was built based on a four-back system.

“This is what you see when you see them play, especially in Premier League games against the opponents against which Manchester United normally has to win.

“Sure, in the Europa League, they have – usually with the result against Lyon, you are eliminated – they have turned it around. And of course, the stadium had a huge effect.”