Bruno Fernandes disagrees with Gary Neville on Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United tactics

Bruno Fernandes has claimed Ralf Rangnick's tactics 'worked really well' in the first half of Manchester United's match against Leicester.

United's hopes of securing Champions League football took yet another - perhaps fatal - blow on Saturday evening after drawing 1-1 with Leicester at Old Trafford. United looked ponderous throughout and devoid of any real quality going forward.

Cristiano Ronaldo was ruled out of the match ahead of kick-off and that left Rangnick with a selection dilemma. The German had the option of starting Marcus Rashford at centre-forward, but he opted to play without a recognised striker instead, starting Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho, in a similar system to one which he used against Manchester City.

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Gary Neville was on commentary for Sky Sports at Old Trafford and he criticised Rangnick's tactics throughout the game.

Fernandes was asked about Rangnick's tactics after the full-time whistle and he admitted he thought they 'worked' in the first half.

“It’s something we’ve done already against City and it worked really well in the first half," Fernandes said.

"Today I thought it was working – we had chances and were compact. Leicester didn’t have many chances in the first half. It’s something that sometimes you have to use. It’s something that has to suit the team.

"It’s not about one player or two. We have to be there for the team."

United are next in action against Everton on Saturday, April 9.

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