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Ralf Rangnick branded online trolls “idiots” for racially abusing Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga.

Elanga was subjected to the vile abuse after missing the decisive spot-kick in a penalty shoot-out against Middlesbrough that saw United exit the FA Cup.

After Elanga's miss in front of the Stretford End, appalling racist messages and emojis were posted on the 19-year-old's Instagram account.

Meta, the company which owns Instagram, said they had removed some of the offensive messages and have launched an investigation.

Interim United boss Rangick condemned those who posted the racist content and said: “I learned there were some comments from some idiots on social media again after the game against Middlesbrough when Anthony missed that penalty.

“But again, this is not only a problem of football. It's a social phenomenon or problem and, of course, it gets magnified in the football business, because there are so many people reading what other people write or say.

“So far, what I have experienced with our club is that we have massive support, including, by the way, the reaction of the Stretford End with regard to Anthony.

“They supported him. He got all the support from teammates –