Panic at Man United as Rangnick Confirms 5 Key Players Will Miss Liverpool Cracker

• Ralf Rangnick will have to rethink his team set up as Man United prepare to face rivals Liverpool at Anfield
• Rangnick will be without a number of key players during the Merseyside trip - including Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw
• Edinson Cavani, Fred, and Scott McTominay will also not be involved in the Tuesday night clash, with the trio sidelined with injuries
• It remains to be seen if Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes will form part of the travelling party

Manchester United will miss the services of up to five key players when they travel to Anfield to face Liverpool on Tuesday night, April 19.

The Red Devils will be looking to build on their recent 3-2 thrilling win over Norwich City earlier in the weekend.

However, they will be wary of a Liverpool side who are battling to secure the Premier League crown at the end of the season.

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Ralf Rangnick reveals five first-team players will miss Liverpool clash

Speaking ahead of the Liverpool trip, United interim boss Ralf Rangnick revealed he will be without five key players for the clash.

According to the German, the defensive duo of Luke Shaw and Raphael Varane, midfielders Fred and Scott McTominay as well as Edinson Cavani will play no role in the EPL cracker.

All the five players were not involved in United's meeting with Norwich, with Rangnick confirming the situation will remain the same for the Liverpool tie.

"Rapha didn't train with the team, he was on the pitch with one of our rehab coaches," Rangnick said in his pre-match press conference (per the MEN ).

Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo unlikely to feature

The duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes is also highly unlikely to feature, with the former expected to be given compassionate leave after he lost his son.

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Ronaldo announced the passing on of one of his twin on Monday evening, April 18, after their birth.

On his part, Fernandes was involved in an accident after he crashed his Porsche on his way to training.

Erik ten Hag gets green light to Antony for Man United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Man United have reportedly given incoming manager Erik ten Hag the greenlight to sign Ajax star Antony.

Ten Hag is said to have agreed a three-year deal ahead of his Manchester United move to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The Dutchman is believed to be keen to strengthen the right-wing position and has identified Ajax ace, Antony, as the ideal candidate.