MANCHESTER UNITED have received a huge boost ahead of their Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
The Red Devils could welcome back both Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw after the pair missed Saturday’s 3-2 win against Tottenham.
The pair were absent for the victory at Old Trafford after they tested positive for Covid-19.
But they look poised to be involved against the Spanish side for the last-16 second leg clash at the Theatre of Dreams.
United announced on Monday how they are back in training, and Ralf Rangnick has confirmed they are in contention to feature.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, the interim German gaffer said: “As it is right now, we have all the players available for the game tomorrow.
“There is a small question mark behind Luke Shaw. He has been training yesterday and today but we have to wait to see if he is fully fit to be available for the game.
“All the other players are back in training and ready for tomorrow.”
On Fernandes, he remarked: “He tested negative [for Covid-19] yesterday and that’s the reason why he could train today.”
Here SunSport takes a look at how United could start against Atletico.
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David De Gea will surely retain his place between the sticks having been one of United’s standout players this season.
Diogo Dalot could yet again keep Aaron Wan-Bissaka out of the starting XI at right-back, with Shaw to come in for Alex Telles on the opposite side.
And skipper Harry Maguire looks likely to partner Raphael Varane in the heart of defence with Victor Lindelof having to settle for a place on the bench.
Fred should keep his place in the middle of the pitch, with Scott McTominay to play alongside him having shaken off his calf injury.
Fernandes would then be deployed in the No10 position, with Jadon Sancho and Paul Pogba to slot in on the wings.
Cristiano Ronaldo would then be tasked with leading the line following his hat-trick against Spurs.
