Manchester United fans have Ralf Rangnick theory as Marcus Rashford benched vs Leicester

Some Manchester United supporters have questioned interim manager Ralf Rangnick for his decision to leave Marcus Rashford out of the starting line-up for this teatime's clash with Leicester City.

With Cristiano Ronaldo unavailable for selection through illness, and Edinson Cavani sidelined through injury, it means that Bruno Fernandes is poised to lead the line as a false-nine, despite Rashford being available for selection. The academy graduate has been named on the substitutes bench, meaning he has now failed to start five of the Reds' last six Premier League matches.

He was also left out of the starting line-up when United bowed out of the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid prior to the international break. Furthermore, Rashford has found himself in the exact same position as he did when United lost 4-1 to Manchester City last month.

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Both Ronaldo and Cavani were unavailable for the trip to the Etihad Stadium, meaning Rashford looked destined to start and spearhead United's attack. However, Rangnick favoured Fernandes in the false-nine berth.

And the German has repeated his approach once again for this teatime's tussle with the Foxes. Supported by Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho either side of him, Fernandes looks set to lead the line.

With Rashford being omitted from the starting line-up once again, United's supporters have questioned Rangnick's thinking. Below, MEN Sport has taken a close look at what they have had to say.

As you can see from the messages displayed above, United's fans have questioned the decision to leave Rashford out of the team and opt for Fernandes in the false-nine berth. Furthermore, some supporters have also suggested that