United’s Fernandes Faces Extended Absence Amid Injury Woes

Manchester United

‘s manager, Ruben Amorim, has expressed concern over the injury sustained by star player Bruno Fernandes during their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday. Fernandes, who appeared to pull up holding his hamstring at the end of the first half, will be out for a significant period, according to Amorim.

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Fernandes, known for his exceptional fitness, was replaced by Lisandro Martínez at halftime, but it is now clear that the injury is more severe than initially thought. Amorim has described the issue as a soft tissue injury, which will require time to heal. “I think it’s going to be a while,” Amorim said, hinting that Fernandes may miss several games.
This latest setback is a significant blow to Manchester United, who are already dealing with the absence of several key players. Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui are all at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire are injured. Kobbie Mainoo was also forced to withdraw from the squad due to a calf problem.

Impact on the Team

The loss of Fernandes will undoubtedly affect Manchester United’s performance, but Amorim remains optimistic. He believes that the team’s youth players, such as Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey, who made their senior debuts against Villa, will step up to fill the void. “The kids did well today, and we have to work with the players that we have, no excuses, and try to win the next one,” Amorim said.
Manchester United’s next match is against Newcastle at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, and if Fernandes misses the game, it will be just the third time he has been sidelined with injury or illness since joining the club in 2020.

Reaction from the Team

Defender Diogo Dalot has expressed his concern over Fernandes’ injury, describing it as “massive.” He hopes that the injury is not too severe and that Fernandes will be back on the pitch soon. “This is the time that opportunities come for other players and the time you step up and show you deserve to be in the team and play more minutes,” Dalot said.

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