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‘Man Utd not only about Ronaldo-Fernandes partnership’


By Reuters
Published : 01 Jan 2022 08:06 PM | Updated : 03 Jan 2022 04:45 PM

Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick said he hopes to improve the understanding between all his players on the pitch and not just Portuguese attackers Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes.

Ronaldo has scored 14 goals in all competitions since he rejoined the club in the close season while Fernandes -- one of United’s key players last season -- has suffered a dip in form prompting questions on whether the pair can play together. Fernandes was suspended for United’s 3-1 Premier League win over Burnley on Thursday and Rangnick said he was happy with the way his players adapted.

“Against Burnley, we had to play without Bruno and again we did well, we played with two strikers, two wingers, two number sixes, every player in his best possible position,” Rangnick told Sky Sports.

“This is another thing we’re trying to achieve, no matter which formation we’re trying to play we have every player in his best possible position.

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“So it’s not only about the partnership between Cristiano and Bruno, it’s about partnerships between other players.” United, who are sixth in the table with 31 points from 18 games, take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in the league on Monday.

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