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Ralf Rangnick
Ralf Rangnick said he understood fans' "disappointment"

Manchester United fans staged a small and peaceful protest outside of the club's training ground on Friday.

The fans gathered outside the club to protest against the owners.

There will be another protest at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Fans have a right to express their opinion and understand their disappointment with the club's seventh-place position, according to Ralf Rangnick.

They are guaranteed to fall short of last season's final tally of 74 points, as they have won only three of their past 12 matches.

The interim manager said that football is a game of passion and emotion.

I think our supporters are one of the best in England if they protest in a peaceful way and still support the team in the stadium. They have been disappointed.

Simon Stone reported that fans mingled with autograph hunters as they slowed down traffic to enter the training complex.

The club closed its normal access gates in an attempt to avoid a repeat of a year ago when supporters were able to meet the manager.

Journalists were diverted to a different route to get to the press conference.

There was a small and peaceful protest outside the training ground.

We respect the opinions of fans and are committed to strengthening our engagement with them.

Shaw could miss rest of season

Luke Shaw injured on the ground during Manchester United's draw with Leicester
Luke Shaw has made 27 appearances in all competitions for United this season

Shaw had surgery to remove metal pins that were put in after his double leg break in 2015.

Shaw was forced off at half-time during United's draw withLeicester a week earlier.

He expected the man to be out for at least another four or five weeks.

He said it would be difficult for him to be available for outstanding games.

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