Micah Richards has called the reaction to Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United interim manager appointment as an overreaction and has questioned the motivation surrounding the decision.
The German has left his role as head of sports development at Lokomotiv Moscow in order to take up the position at Old Trafford on a six-month contract, before undertaking a consultancy role for two years.
But his introduction in the North West will be delayed after issues with his work permit, meaning Michael Carrick will oversee his second Premier League match after Sunday's draw with Chelsea.
Carrick's side sit five points off of the top four and Arsenal, in fifth, who they face on Thursday as Mikel Arteta's side visit Old Trafford with United looking to
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