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Jack Flintham

Manchester United and Austria manager Ralf Rangnick told to focus on one job

German football legend Lothar Matthaus has questioned Ralf Rangnick's decision to take on two jobs at Manchester United and in Austria.

On Friday it was announced that the current interim manager of United will take over as manager of the Austrian national team. Rangnick was always set to step aside at the end of the season to allow Erik ten Hag to take control and the German was scheduled to move into a consultancy role at Old Trafford.

Rangnick has confirmed he would remain as a consultant for United as well as the manager of Austria. He explained in a statement: "I will take over as national team manager of Austria at the end of the season but will continue my consultancy with Manchester United.

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