Bruno Fernandes will MISS Manchester United’s clash against Tottenham through illness in a huge blow to Ralf Rangnick as they battle Antonio Conte’s men for a top-four spot at Old Trafford
- Bruno Fernandes will miss Manchester United’s game against Tottenham
- The 27-year-old midfielder has been ruled of the game out due to sickness
- Ralf Rangnick’s side will climb back into the top four with a win at Old Trafford
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Manchester United‘s Bruno Fernandes will miss the clash with top-four rivals Tottenham through illness.
Ralf Rangnick’s side will look to climb back into the Champions League spots with a win against the north London side on Saturday.
But they will have to do so without midfield talisman Fernandes, who has been ruled out due to sickness.
Bruno Fernandes (pictured) will miss the crucial game against Tottenham due to sickness
Speaking to MUTV, Rangnick said: ‘Bruno got ill yesterday, he couldn’t train and he cannot play, hopefully he’ll be back for Tuesday but today he is out.
‘We had a false positive test on David de Gea last night but we then decided to have second test, which was negative, then a PCR test, which was negative again. That’s why we can play him after all.’
Despite his drop in form this season, the Portugal international has contributed heavily to United, with nine goals and six assists in 27 league games.
Marcus Rashford will take his place in the team, with Ronaldo also returning to the XI after missing the 4-1 defeat to Manchester City last weekend.
United will overtake fourth-placed Arsenal with a win against Antonio Conte’s side, though they would’ve played four more games than the Gunners come Saturday evening.
Marcus Rashford (right) and Cristiano Ronaldo (left) return to the XI after missing last weekend
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