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Ralf Rangnick has confirmed he will give rare opportunities to midfielder Donny van de Beek and goalkeeper Dean Henderson when Manchester United face Young Boys in the Champions League.

The interim manager is expected to make a raft of changes with the Red Devils already through to the last-16 as group winners.

Rangnick will get a better look at some of his fringe players in the Champions League against Young Boys
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Rangnick will get a better look at some of his fringe players in the Champions League against Young BoysCredit: AFP
Henderson will only make his second appearance of the season against Young Boys
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Henderson will only make his second appearance of the season against Young BoysCredit: DeFodi Images

The 63-year-old enjoyed a a dream debut at Old Trafford when he saw his side edge past Crystal Palace.

Rangnick will be hoping to make it back to back wins at home against Young Boys and has confirmed that a host of changes will be made, which includes starts for Henderson and Van de Beek.

"Well, to start, both of them will play tomorrow in the first XI," Rangnick said.

"As you saw, Donny came on as a sub last Sunday and I know that Dean is a very, very good, ambitious goalkeeper."

van de Beek will hope to impress Rangnick having come off the bench against Palace
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van de Beek will hope to impress Rangnick having come off the bench against PalaceCredit: Getty

Rangnick was also asked if he would consider loaning them out for the remainder of the season but told reporters he wanted to give the fringe players a chance first.

&quot;As I said, I have to get to know the players first in the next couple of weeks in order to finally assess them," the former RB Leipzig manager added.

"Right now, I am more than happy to have all of them on board and I will try to give them as much game time as possible.”

The 63-year-old hasn't ruled out departures in the window but not before he gets to know all his players first
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The 63-year-old hasn't ruled out departures in the window but not before he gets to know all his players firstCredit: Getty

Having played a big part in Thomas Tuchel's managerial career, comparisons have been made in the impact Rangnick could have on Man United in the Champions League.

Similarly to Rangnick, Tuchel was appointed by the Blues mid-way through the season and within five months, helped the club win the prestigious trophy.

Rangnick, though, played down the comparisons. He said: "I think it's too early now, having been here for only a week with the team, having played one game, I think it's too early. 

"But obviously, with a club like Manchester United, we're ambitious to be as successful as we can be in all competitions, no matter in which one."

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