Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes in race to recover from Covid ahead of Atletico Madrid clash: Ralf Rangnick
India Today
Covid-19 positive Bruno Fernandes is in a "last-minute race" to be fit for the return leg of Manchester United's Champions League clash against Atletico, manager Ralf Rangnick said.
Manchester United ace Bruno Fernandes is Covid positive and is a doubt for the Champions League last-16 tie against Atletico Madrid, according to interim manager Ralf Rangnick.
Fernandes was absent for United's 3-2 win over Tottenham at the weekend along with teammates Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay. His Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo scored an impressive hat-trick to give the Red Devils all the spoils.
While giving an update on the status of the trio, Rangnick said Bruno's absence was caused by a positive Covid-19 test.
"With Scotty, I hope (he is fit) but he had some muscular problems with his calf," Rangnick said.
"That's why we decided not to play him (against Spurs), because Scotty ... is only valuable if he can perform with 100% of his physical capacity.
"Luke hopefully will be back in training Monday and Bruno we will have to wait and see until Tuesday. This will probably be a last-minute race with him - due to COVID-19.
"We have to be careful with COVID-19 tests. David (de Gea) 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."
