Ralf Rangnick could take the easy option. But he admirably hasn't.
Manchester United continue to sink to lower depths and though Rangnick has largely been absolved of most of the blame for their sorry state, it certainly doesn't reflect well on his own ability as a coach. The interim boss has kept and even gained respect from supporters for his agenda-less, no bull, straight-talking honesty on what is wrong at Old Trafford and his reputation as a football administrator is not in question. But his stock as a manager has taken a big hit.
Rangnick could quite easily try to enhance it, as well as strengthen his own position at the club in further ingratiating himself to the fans if he succumbed to their greatest wish: kick the underperforming, uncaring senior players to the kerb and instead give chances to the wealth of exciting talents that are coming through the academy.
