Ralf Rangnick: United’s injury record must be tackled

Manchester City and Liverpool appear in a different stratosphere right now, but Rangnick believes the gap can be cut with joined-up thinking and recruitment.

Raphael Varane is one of a number of Manchester United players set to miss the trip to Liverpool due to injury. Picture: John Walton. 

Ralf Rangnick believes Manchester United’s injury record is “an issue that needs to be taken care of for the future” as the interim manager heads to high-flying Liverpool without five key players.

Tuesday’s Anfield encounter sees Jurgen Klopp’s men attempt to continue their Premier League title push as the Red Devils look to inject further life into their top-four tilt.