MU Vs Arsenal: Not Ralf Rangnick, But Michael Carrick Who Deals With Angry Demons In This Game
JAKARTA - Caretaker coach Michael Carrick will still be in charge of Manchester United when the Red Devils meet Arsenal in the 14th week of the Premier League, Thursday night local time.
Quoted by Antara from Sky Sports, Tuesday, this certainty was known after Manchester United reported that the new interim coach Ralf Rangnick would only be managing the club when his work visa was completed.
"Manchester United confirms Michael Carrick will still be caretaker for the Premier League match against Arsenal on Thursday," read the club statement on Tuesday.
"Michael has continued to communicate this with players and staff at Carrington during a busy week for the club. Preparations continue for a visit to the Gunners who are in good form."
Ralf Rangnick is understood to have landed in England on Tuesday but is still in self-isolation and has shown evidence of a negative PCR test taken 48 hours earlier.
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The German has been confirmed as interim manager of Manchester United until the end of the season and Ralf Rangnick's first game is planned for against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
In addition, Manchester United also still has a Champions League match against Young Boys next week, but due to the new rules due to COVID-19, this match is likely to be held at a neutral venue.
The 63-year-old will be in charge of Manchester United's first team until next June and will assume a consulting role for the next two years at the club.