Ralf Rangnick believes Manchester United have a striker shortage after drawing for the fifth time out of the last seven games against Watford.
11.02.2022 - 21:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bruno Fernandes has said it would be a “nightmare” if Manchester United finish the season without a trophy.
United’s hopes of clinching some silverware look to be already over after they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship side Middlesbrough at the fourth round stage.
That early exit came amid a dismal season in which the Reds also fell at the first hurdle in the Carabao Cup to West Ham, while pre-season hopes of a potential title challenge have long been extinguished as they face a battle just to finish in the top four.
United’s only remaining hope of lifting a trophy lies in the Champions League, where they meet Atletico Madrid in the last-16.
While the odds of them being crowned European champions for a fourth time are long, Fernandes doesn’t want to give up hope yet as he looks to end his wait for a piece of silverware at Old Trafford.
“I am really happy with my time at the club,” Fernandes told the Premier League Productions.
“I have always said, not winning a title for this club is like a nightmare because it is something I want.
“I want to do it for me, but also because I think the club deserves it, the fans deserve it, and a club like this should not be so long without winning a trophy.
“Two weeks ago, we had two chances and now we have one chance to win a trophy. We have to fight for that and fight for our place in the Premier League, to finish in the best place we can.”
Despite some lacklustre performances and disappointing results in recent weeks, Fernandes nevertheless insists things have improved since Ralf Rangnick’s arrival as interim manager.
“I think we have been doing well,” Fernandes added. “There is still a lot to improve on and I think everyone is aware of that, because we know that
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