Rangnick not focused on manager search

In terms of the identity of the next manager of the club, Ralf made assurances that each of the candidates has real quality.

“I think this is the press conference for tomorrow’s game,” he asserted. “And I don’t intend to speak about any new managers here. As far as I know, all the managers that the club has spoken with, so far, are all top managers, top coaches. 

“If this includes [Ajax manager] Erik ten Hag, it’s also true with him. That’s all I can say at this stage. For me, it’s about preparing the team for tomorrow’s game and for three points tomorrow.

“I know with which coaches they have spoken, so far, and that’s why I can say all the coaches they have spoken to, so far, are top coaches. But, again, my focus is on tomorrow, the game tomorrow, and then the upcoming games after tomorrow’s game.”