Bruno Fernandes missed Manchester United's game against Tottenham Hotspur due to illness amid fears of a Covid-19 outbreak at the club.
The Red Devils' plans for a crunch Premier League clash went awry on Saturday morning when David de Gea tested positive for the coronavirus.
But further uproar ensued when his test proved to be a false result, as sources told Mirror Football, and United's interim manager Ralph Rangnick was still able to select a goalkeeper to start the match.
Unfortunately for Rangnik, however, Fernandes was forced out due to illness – as reported by The Athletic – and a calf injury left Scott McTominay with Luke Shaw, who missed the Manchester derby. had previously contracted Covid-19 last weekend.
Cristiano Ronaldo, however, is back in the starting XI after missing out on a 4-1 humiliation as bitter rivals City rioted at the Etihad.
While Rangnik was focused on fixing things on the pitch this week, last-minute chaos led to the squad being ordered to travel to Old Trafford by car as the team bus ditched.
In addition, United met at their Carrington training complex, where they usually meet for home matches, The Lowry Hotel in Manchester City Centre.
After De Gea's initial trial, Dean Henderson was drafted to play.
Henderson arrived at The Lowry Friday night with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and a few coaches, but the two were not joined by any other teammates.
After De Gea's initial trial, Dean Henderson was drafted to play.
Henderson arrived at The Lowry Friday night with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and a few coaches, but the two were not joined by any other teammates.