Man United ahead Edinson Cavani is dealing with a race towards time to be prepared for Tuesday’s Premier League conflict towards Brighton.
Cavani was to be within the staff that confronted Southampton on Saturday however failed late health assessments.
He may even be assessed forward of the midweek fixture at Previous Trafford, and coach Ralf Rangnick is optimistic the striker might be accessible.
“I assumed and was informed after coaching yesterday that he can be accessible for in the present day [Southampton] however, after coaching, the physician got here to see me after which I spoke to Edi and I informed them let’s wait till this morning earlier than the sport and see if therapy could make issues any higher,” mentioned Rangnick when requested about Cavani’s availability.
“However then I spoke to him in the present day earlier than we had breakfast and he mentioned to me that the ache is just too massive and he can’t play.”
Rangnick additional commented on Cristiano Ronaldo’s current kind, after he failed to attain for the primary time this yr.
“He would have wished to attain, I’d have wished him to attain, the entire staff would have wished him to attain,” Ralf mentioned.
“I feel in the present day, he had his good probabilities. In all probability top-of-the-line probabilities within the recreation was when he rounded the goalkeeper. He additionally had good moments within the second half.
“Once more it isn’t solely Cristiano, as a staff we create sufficient probabilities. I’d be extra apprehensive if we solely had one or two probabilities in a recreation.
“Our anticipated goal-ratio was 2.75 however we solely scored one. If we’re not capable of preserve a clear sheet after we are 1-0 or 2-0 up, then you will need to rating a second or third objective.
“Proper now that is one in all our two main factors criticism that we’re simply not efficient sufficient should you evaluate the quantity of probabilities we create and the quantity of targets we’re capable of rating.”
United dropped factors but once more as they performed out a 1-1 draw at dwelling towards Southampton.
