Covid-19 sure Bruno Fernandes is in a “last-minute race” to be are compatible for the go back leg of Manchester United’s Champions League conflict towards Atletico, supervisor Ralf Rangnick mentioned.
Bruno Fernandes health drawback published with megastar going through combat to play Atletico (Reuters Photograph)
HIGHLIGHTSFernandes in race to recuperate from Covid forward of Atletico conflict: RangnickRangnick mentioned Bruno’s absence was once brought about by means of a good Covid-19 testFernandes was once absent for United’s 3-2 win over Tottenham
Manchester United ace Bruno Fernandes is Covid sure and is a doubt for the Champions League last-16 tie towards Atletico Madrid, consistent with meantime supervisor Ralf Rangnick.
Fernandes was once absent for United’s 3-2 win over Tottenham on the weekend in conjunction with teammates Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay. His Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo scored an outstanding hat-trick to provide the Crimson Devils all of the spoils.
Whilst giving an replace at the standing of the trio, Rangnick mentioned Bruno’s absence was once brought about by means of a good Covid-19 take a look at.
“With Scotty, I am hoping (he’s are compatible) however he had some muscular issues along with his calf,” Rangnick mentioned.
“That is why we made up our minds to not play him (towards Spurs), as a result of Scotty … is simplest treasured if he can carry out with 100% of his bodily capability.
“Luke expectantly will probably be again in coaching Monday and Bruno we will be able to have to attend and spot till Tuesday. This it will be a last-minute race with him – because of COVID-19.
“We should be cautious with COVID-19 checks. David (de Gea) was once the similar. David the day gone by was once out, he was once now not meant to play however then it grew to become out that his first rapid take a look at was once false.”
Anthony Elanga salvaged a 1-1 draw for United within the first leg towards Atletico in February with a past due equaliser, leaving the tie finely poised forward of the go back leg.
In the meantime, Fit of the Day pundit Alan Shearer lauded Ronaldo following his shocking efficiency on Saturday.
“There are some individuals who assume Cristiano Ronaldo is an issue for Manchester United, however god is aware of the place they’d be with out him,” Shearer wrote in his BBC Game column.
“I mentioned a couple of weeks in the past that, if it wasn’t for Ronaldo, United can be a ways worse off than they’re. And Saturday’s sport towards Tottenham summed up why in a nutshell.