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Chris Knight

David Alaba leaps to Ralf Rangnick's defence and explains Man Utd failure

David Alaba has praised Ralf Rangnick's immediate impact with Austria and believes he was not afforded the time to prove a success with Manchester United.

Rangnick was appointed on an interim basis following the Red Devils decision to dismiss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November last year. The 63-year-old had forged his reputation in German football through spells in charge of the likes of RB Leipzig, Hoffenheim and Schalke.

However, Rangnick endured a dismal stint in the Old Trafford dugout as United recorded their lowest ever Premier League points tally and missed out on a top-four finish. The Red Devils will compete in the Europa League next season, and finished 35 points adrift of Manchester City at the summit.

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