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Rio Ferdinand admits Manchester United duo Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka face a 'big fight' to get back into Ralf Rangnick's plans, as he questions whether full-backs possess the 'output with the ball' desired by the interim head coach

Rio Ferdinand believes both Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw will have a difficult job on their hands trying to force their way into Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United plans.

Rangnick took charge of his first game on Sunday, as United beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Old Trafford.

The German opted to field Alex Telles and Diogo Dalot in the full-back positions, with Wan-Bissaka consigned to the bench and Shaw still missing from the squad following the head injury he picked up against Watford.

Rio Ferdinand has admitted he is worried for Aaron Wan-Bissaka's Man United prospects

Rangnick has been forthright about the style of football he wants to encourage at United, and Ferdinand does not believe either are particularly adept with the ball at feet - a key trait the 63-year-old tends to look for in his defenders.