Ex-player in a rage

Quarrel with Ralf Rangnick: “You’re taking the piss out of me”

Phil Jones was substituted at half-time against Liverpool.(Bild: AFP/APA/Oli SCARFF)

Phil Jones will probably not have fond memories of Ralf Rangnick. In a podcast, the Englishman spoke about a substitution under Manchester United's interim coach that didn't suit him at all.

In April 2022, Rangnick had called Jones into the starting eleven against Liverpool after a lengthy injury layoff. However, with the Red Devils trailing 2-0 at half-time, the central defender had to take his place on the substitutes' bench for the second 45 minutes. 

"Humiliated in front of my family"
When Rangnick explained his plan to him, Jones took off his shoes, threw them on the floor and shouted at the German: "You're taking the piss!" The 32-year-old had never flipped out as much as he did that day. "I was so upset that he humiliated me in front of the crowd of our arch-rivals Liverpool at Anfield, our fans, my family and the other players," said Jones.

The 27-time England team player has since left Manchester United and is currently without a club. Rangnick also packed his bags a month after the 4-0 defeat against the Reds and is now known to be the team manager of the Austrian national team.