Unexpected Encounter: Ex-Man Utd Manager Seen Riding an E-Bike on the Pitch During World Cup Qualifier Half-Time
RALF RANGNICK made a surprising appearance on an E-BIKE as he crossed the pitch to access the tunnel during Austria’s World Cup qualifier.
The former Manchester United manager was at the helm of the Wunderteam against Bosnia and Herzegovina when he decided to hop on the bicycle.
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At 67 years old, Rangnick was seen zooming across the field at Stadion Bilino Polje during the half-time interval.
The coach overtook all the players before getting off the bike just prior to entering the tunnel.
As Rangnick was biking, Bosnia’s coach Sergej Barbarez was spotted strolling and applauding the home supporters.
This unusual occurrence had a significant reason, as Rangnick recently underwent emergency ankle surgery earlier this summer.
His initial surgery went well, but complications arose due to an infection.
Rangnick had to return to the hospital for another operation.
He is now managing the recovery and is focused on minimizing his mobility.
However, he likely had a reason to smile after Austria secured a 2-1 victory in their World Cup qualifier.
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Former United player Marcel Sabitzer netted the opening goal just before Edin Dzeko equalized.
Konrad Laimer clinched the winning goal in the 65th minute.
Ex-Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick, 67, rushed to hospital for emergency surgery following botched op
The outcome positions Rangnick’s squad with 12 points, trailing Bosnia solely on goal difference but holding a match in hand.
Rangnick managed United as an interim during the latter part of the 2021/22 season.
During his time there, he oversaw 29 matches, achieving 11 victories against just 8 defeats.
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Rangnick left Old Trafford in 2022 and is now leading the Austrian national team.
Austria has four qualifying matches remaining as they aim for World Cup qualification next summer.
Their next challenge is against San Marino on October 9, followed by an away game against Romania three days later.
Austria will wrap up their qualification campaign with matches against Cyprus and Bosnia.