Rangnick warns stars to knuckle down... or else!

RALF RANGNICK has warned that he will not tolerate unprofessional behaviour from players who want to leave Manchester United. Rangnick admitted that some of his squad are unhappy, while several more — Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Edinson Cavani and Juan Mata — are out of contract in the summer. United’s interim boss insisted that all the players are conducting themselves in the right way, but said he will take action against any who don’t. ‘We have players with contracts expiring in the summer and we have maybe also one or two players who still want to leave, although they are under contract,’ said Rangnick. ‘It’s about the players dealing with that situation in a professional way. Everyone has the chance to show in training and then get the chance to play. If this is not the case, the player, together with the club and the agents, need to discuss the situation. ‘As far as I can tell, the players have been dealing with that in a professional way. If I realise this is not the case, I will address that with the players directly.’ Rangnick admitted it is difficult to give all the players game time with such a big squad. ‘Those players are unhappy about the situation, it’s clear,’ he added. ‘I tend to explain to players every two or three weeks why they are not playing, but I can’t do it every week.’ However, he believes they are buying into his ideas despite concerns over United’s lack of pressing: ‘They’re at least trying — I’m sure they are listening.’