- The German coach has finally managed to turn the Manchester United situation around.
Atlético de Madrid has not been lucky when it comes to picking up the moment of the season in which to face Manchester United . The English team experienced a major crisis a few months ago but it seems to have been forgotten by Ralf Rangnick , who has managed to settle the team in recent weeks just before facing the mattress team.
The German coach has had a request for his players ahead of Wednesday’s duel. Ralf Rangnick , praised his team’s determination before the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 at Atlético de Madrid.
He was clearly referring to the performance shown by United after a crucial 2-4 Premier League victory against Leeds United. The ‘ Red Devils’ remain in the top four of the Premier League , which was the minimum goal set by the club.
With no domestic titles to contend for this season, the Champions League remains United ‘s only path to a trophy, difficult as it may seem. And Rangnick is confident ahead of facing Diego Simeone.
“This is the kind of attitude that we must show if we want to be successful this season, both in the Premier League and in the Champions League ,” explained the coach about the weekend’s triumph, words collected by BBC Sport.
“Not only because of the result, but because of the way we got it, it’s important for Wednesday, against Atlético de Madrid , but also in the next Premier games .”