{"id":4507,"date":"2022-01-02T18:08:49","date_gmt":"2022-01-02T23:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/01\/02\/fernandes-returns-but-a-defensive-crisis-may-be-on-the-cards-man-united-squad-spotted-ahead-of-wolves\/"},"modified":"2022-01-02T18:08:49","modified_gmt":"2022-01-02T23:08:49","slug":"fernandes-returns-but-a-defensive-crisis-may-be-on-the-cards-man-united-squad-spotted-ahead-of-wolves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/01\/02\/fernandes-returns-but-a-defensive-crisis-may-be-on-the-cards-man-united-squad-spotted-ahead-of-wolves\/","title":{"rendered":"Fernandes returns but a defensive crisis may be on the cards: Man United squad spotted ahead of Wolves"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Manchester United\u2019s stars were photographed convening on Sunday evening, ahead of the club\u2019s upcoming meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers.<\/p>\n

Wolves test<\/h2>\n

Ralf Rangnick\u2019s men will of course be back in action in a little under 24 hours\u2019 time.<\/p>\n

On the back of a return to winning ways in a 3-1 triumph over Burnley in midweek, the Red Devils are set to welcome the aforementioned Wolves to Old Trafford, for a Premier League clash.<\/p>\n

The matchup marks a crucial one for United, amid the club\u2019s efforts to secure a top-4 berth.<\/p>\n

As things stand, Rangnick and co. sit in 7th spot, four points adrift of 4th-placed Arsenal, but boasting a pair of games in hand over Mikel Arteta\u2019s men.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Fernandes<\/p>\n

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND \u2013 DECEMBER 30: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their sides third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford on December 30, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Maguire misses out?<\/h2>\n

As such, it goes without saying that Ralf Rangnick will no doubt be desperate to have as many of his key performers as possible fit and available to feature from the off on Monday night.<\/p>\n

If the latest word stemming from the media late on Sunday is anything to go by, however, then the interim United boss may not be so lucky.<\/p>\n

Manchester United\u2019s squad convened at The Lowry Hotel a short time ago, as is customary the night prior to a home Premier League fixture.<\/p>\n

The cameras, in turn, were out, with the photographers at the Manchester Evening News having spotted no fewer than 21 players making their way into the hotel.<\/p>\n

Amongst them were the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, the returning Bruno Fernandes and, once more, youngster Anthony Elanga.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Fernandes<\/p>\n

Manchester United\u2019s Bruno Fernandes (centre) reacts after missing a late penalty kick during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday September 25, 2021. (Photo by Martin Rickett\/PA Images via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

On the flip side, however, no fewer than three members of the Red Devils\u2019 central defensive ranks were nowhere to be seen.<\/p>\n

Victor Lindelof, who missed out versus Burnley owing to a positive Covid-19 test, was not spotted, nor were either Eric Bailly, who limped off prematurely on Thursday, or captain Harry Maguire.<\/p>\n

It is of course possible that one or more of this trio could link up with Rangnick\u2019s troops on Monday, but, as things stand, Manchester United\u2019s squad to face Wolves looks set to be as follows:<\/p>\n

De Gea, Henderson, Heaton, Dalot, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Jones, Shaw, Telles, Mati\u0107, Fred, McTominay, Lingard, van de Beek, Bruno Fernandes, Sancho, Elanga, Cavani, Rashford, Greenwood, Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Breaking: Manchester United squad vs Wolves #mufc<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/6sXMDVydqk<\/a><\/p>\n

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