As 18 of Manchester United’s stars head off for international duty over the two-week break at the end of March, Ralf Rangnick will have a rare chance to address problems in his squad — the most prominent issue being Marcus Rashford's decline.
United’s exit from the Champions League drew a barrage of criticism from fans and pundits as they prepare for five seasons without a trophy. Such a scenario would have been unimaginable under Sir Alex Ferguson, and even more so after signing Cristiano Ronaldo last summer.
The only remaining source of pride for the players and Rangnick is to beat Arsenal and Tottenham to a top-four finish. The Gunners’ narrow win over Aston Villa on Saturday has made that task even more difficult, with a four-point gap and a game in hand over United.
