Breaking news: Ralf Rangnick provides an update on Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes' availability for Atletico Madrid clash
Manchester United interim boss
Ralf Rangnick has suggested that
Bruno Fernandes faces a race against
time to be fit for the Champions
League clash against Atletico Madrid
. Rangnick confirmed that
Fernandes had tested positive
for COVID-19.
The Portuguese star was absent from
the matchday squad during United's
3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur at
the weekend. David de Gea had also
tested positive for COVID-19 ahead
of the game. However, it turned out
to be a false test and the Spaniard
made to the clash.
Since arriving at the club, Fernandes
has become one of the first names
on the team sheet, especially
in big matches.
Rangnick has now commented
on the star midfielder's availability for
the Champions clash against Atletico
and said he is unsure if he will make
it in time for the second leg at Old
Trafford.
The Manchester United interim boss
also suggested that they will have
to wait until Tuesday to see if
Fernandes will be ready and it is a
'last-minute race' for him. The German
also provided an update on Scott
Mc Tominay, who also missed the
weekend clash against Spurs.
"I don't know," Rangnick
said of Fernandes. "With Scotty
, I hope so but he had some
muscular problems with
his calf. That's why we decided
not to play him today, because
Scotty is quite like Fred, he
is only valuable if he can perform
with 100% of his physical
capacity and rather than playing
him at maybe 80% and take
the risk that he will be out for
Tuesday, we decided to not
play him.
"Luke hopefully will be back
in training tomorrow and Bruno
we will have to wait and see until Tuesday. This will probably
be a last-minute race with
him," said Rangnick.
The Manchester United interim
manager also said they have to
be careful with COVID tests and
gave the example of De Gea before
the Spurs clash.
"We have to be careful with
Covid tests. David was the
same. David yesterday was
out, he was not supposed to
play but then it turned out that
his first fast test was false.
He took another one or two
quick tests then a PCR test
and that was negative. I only
decided this morning that he
was going to play," said Rangnick.
Paul Pogba took up the No.10 role
in the game against Spurs in
Fernandes' absence.
Bruno Fernandes has been
one of the stars in Manchester
United's Champions League
campaign
While many feel that it hasn't been
a great season for Fernandes in the
Premier League, the same can't
be said when it comes to Europe's
premier competition.
The Portuguese maestro has provided
seven assists and set up Anthony
Elanga for Manchester United's equalizer
against Atletico in the first leg.
He currently leads the assists chart
in the competition.
The Manchester United fans will be
hoping that the star midfielder wins
his race against time and will be fit
for the second leg tie at Old Trafford
this week.
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