Bruno Fernandes 'in race' to recover from COVID

Bruno Fernandes ‘in race’ to recover from COVID ahead of Atletico clash

By Team ISN March 14, 2022

COVID positive Bruno Fernandes is in a “last-minute race” to be fit for the return leg of Manchester United’s Champions League last-16 tie against Atletico Madrid, Ralf Rangnick said.

Fernandes, who has nine goals and 14 assists for United this season, missed their 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur toward the end of the week, alongside colleagues Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay.

While giving a report on the situation of the trio, Rangnick said Bruno’s absence was brought about by a positive COVID-19 test.

“With Scotty, I hope (he is fit) but he had some muscular problems with his calf. That’s why we decided not to play him, because Scotty is only valuable if he can perform with 100% of his physical capacity,” said Ralf Rangnick.

“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 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 added.