Ralf Rangnick admits Mason Greenwood rape probe has impacted Man Utd stars
dailystar.co.ukon suspicion of rape and assault on Sunday after allegations were made against the footballer.He was further arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of threats to kill and sexual assault.A GMP statement on Wednesday confirmed that the footballer had been released on bail pending further investigations.
On Thursday, United boss Rangnick faced the media for the first time since the allegations against Greenwood came to light last weekend.The German manager was asked whether the events of the last week had proved a distraction for the rest of the club's players.He replied: "In fact, we had a good normal week of training with five training sessions including today's training, obviously it was a topic within the team but they're human beings and Mason was part of the group before we had our break."It was a good week of training, we could train under normal circumstances and we are looking forward to the game tomorrow."Rangnick was then asked whether the allegations made against Greenwood and his subsequent suspension from first-team training and matches were a factor in not allowing Jesse Lingard to go out on loan."In a way, yes, but the club told me, the board told me, they couldn't find an agreement with any clubs interested in him," Rangnick said."With the window closing Monday evening the board informed me they would rather he stay, so I could understand and accept."It was two things.
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