Ralf Rangnick has dismissed claims that he has compiled a dossier on Manchester United's squad for Erik ten Hag.
The apparent dossier is said to question the players' professionalism and supply advice on potential departures.
Rangnick has been in interim charge at Old Trafford since November but will be replaced by Ten Hag in the summer.
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The new First-Team Manager of Manchester United: Erik ten Hag.#MUFC || #WelcomeErik
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 21, 2022
The German has struggled to shift United's fortunes, overseeing several cup exits and a run of two wins in eight Premier League games.
Rangnick is due to take on a consultancy role at Old Trafford this summer, following the arrival of Ten Hag.
Reports of any dossier were quickly refuted by the German, however: "This is completely false, completely untrue", he told Sky Sports.
"The board has never asked me to prepare a dossier, neither for the board nor for Erik.
"I also never said anything to nobody criticising the attitude of the players as being unprofessional or selfish.
"This is not true, I will always protect my players. I have never realised any issues of them being unprofessional or selfish."
To date, Rangnick has reiterated that he is yet to have any discussions with Ten Hag.
He is more than happy to share his thoughts on the United squad with Ten Hag though.
🗣 “His focus is on Ajax, my focus is here [Manchester United].”
Ralf Rangnick says he hasn’t had a chance to speak to Erik ten Hag about the current situation at Manchester United so far. pic.twitter.com/aGtmhorpux
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 28, 2022
United will look to avoid a third consecutive defeat tonight when they welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford.
Kick-off is at 19:45.
