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'That dressing room needs a strong manager': Rio Ferdinand lays out his requirements for next Manchester United boss after current crop have 'seen-off too many' elite bosses

Ralf Rangnick doesn't cut it for Rio Ferdinand, with the defender-turned-pundit calling for a 'strong' manager to replaced the German at Manchester United.

The 20-time English champions were behind for 73 minutes in Madrid before Anthony Elanga's late strike levelled against Atletico, teeing-up the Old Trafford last-16 second leg at 1-1.

But Ferdinand has already dismissed United's chances in this season's Champions League, citing the fractured squad's lack of consistency. He's already thinking ahead to Ralf Rangnick's replacement.

Manchester United look set to appoint a new manager in the summer in place of Ralf Rangnick
Rio Ferdinand has stressed the importance United make the right appointment this time

Rio Ferdinand has stressed the importance United make the right appointment this time

'Managers are important,' the former centre-back told BT Sport.