Edinson Cavani and Scott McTominay roles for Manchester United vs Man City revealed
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has confirmed that it is unlikely that Edinson Cavani will be fit enough to start Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
The striker — who is out-of-contract at the end of the season — has missed the last four matches through a groin problem that has troubled him throughout the season.
He has not played since being handed a surprise start in the 1-1 draw with Burnley on February 8. The Uruguayan has stepped up his efforts in training this week and, as Rangnick confirmed during his pre-match press conference on Friday, is expected to be included in the squad for the trip across town to Pep Guardiola's table-toppers.
However, Cavani is not expected to be thrown straight back into the starting line-up. READ MORE: The mood in Manchester United's dressing room ahead of Man City fixture Rangnick has confirmed that it is probably too soon for him to be in contention to start, but he could step off the bench, most likely during the second half. "Well it's good to have him back," Rangnick told United's club website. "We have one more alternative in a central attacking position but he has been out for three weeks. "That's also something we have to bear in mind.
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