Ralf Rangnick has been told that his treatment of Jesse Lingard underlines a developing pattern which throws up a question mark over what he brings as Manchester United interim manager.
19.01.2022 - 16:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Brentford are set to be without five players through injury for their Premier League game with Manchester United on Wednesday night (8pm).
Due to a Covid-19 outbreak at Carrington last month, this is one of those two fixtures which had to be re-arranged, along with Brighton.
Victory for United at the Community Stadium in West London would see the Old Trafford giants close the gap on fourth-placed West Ham to two points. Interim manager Ralf Rangnick and his men would still also have one game in hand in that event.
Arsenal and Tottenham have to be factored in, too, amid that push for Champions League qualification.
In their first ever Premier League term, meanwhile, Brentford head into this one 14th in the standings and have lost four of their last five. However, in a losing cause at Anfield, the Bees gave a good account of themselves. During his latest pre-match press conference, Frank confirmed there has been 'no change' on the selection front.
Josh Dasilva (groin/hip) and Mathias Jorgensen (thigh) missed out against Liverpool and are not expected to come back in contention on Wednesday night.
Their longer-term absentees are David Raya (knee), Charlie Goode (thigh) and Julian Jeanvier (knee).
AFCON duty rules Frank Onyeka out, once again, as the competition continues to impact Premier League clubs.
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Speaking about Dasilva and his injury comeback, Frank said: "Hopefully he will come back up to speed.
"I can't see why not as he has got past the worst bit in terms of getting back from that injury. Now it is just about loading him correctly with the right amount and the right pace. He has some qualities that will be very, very good for us and
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