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Tom Victor

Ralf Rangnick "bottled" Man Utd substitution as warring squad split into two camps

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has been accused of "bottling" a big decision when he opted not to substitute captain Harry Maguire in the Red Devils' defeat at Liverpool.

The German opted for a back three for the defeat at Anfield, handing Phil Jones a rare start. However, after a tough opening 45 minutes for Maguire, it was Jones rather than the skipper who was withdrawn.

The latest criticisms of Rangnick come after United ended the season with a defeat at Crystal Palace, finishing with their lowest ever Premier League points tally. He pinpointed the Champions League elimination against Atletico Madrid as the start of the team's downfall, and the split of the squad into two distinct camps may have played a part.

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