Erik ten Hag will assume the reins from Ralf at the end of 2021/22, of course, but the current boss believes how we finish this campaign can help the Dutchman and the players attack 2022/23 with optimism and confidence.
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League away fixture against Brighton (17:30 BST), our penultimate match, Rangnick sat down to discuss that subject and plenty more.
Read on for the 63-year-old's views on why we played so well in the 3-0 win against Brentford, the “important issue” our recruitment process will need to tackle this summer, his admiration for Graham Potter and Brighton, plus his thoughts on a potentially historic FA Youth Cup final.