Bruno Fernandes is set to miss out on action for Manchester United with an injury.
Manchester United have been dealt a major blow with captain Bruno Fernandes facing a spell on the sidelines after picking up a soft tissue injury during their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
The Portuguese midfielder, who has been a near-ever-present figure for the Red Devils since joining in 2020, pulled up late in the first half at Villa Park, clutching his hamstring. He battled on until halftime but was substituted at the break, with Lisandro Martinez coming on in his place.
Head coach Ruben Amorim confirmed the setback post-match, describing it as a soft tissue issue that will keep Fernandes out for "a while." While the exact timeline remains unclear pending further assessments, reports suggest he could miss at least a month, potentially ruling him out until mid-January. That would see him absent for key fixtures, including the Boxing Day clash with Newcastle United at Old Trafford, as well as games against Wolves and others in the busy festive period.Amorim has called Fernandes "impossible to replace," highlighting his crucial role in creativity, leadership, and organization.
Teammate Diogo Dalot echoed that sentiment, labeling the injury a "massive" loss, especially given Fernandes' remarkable durability—he's only missed a handful of games due to injury in his United career.The timing couldn't be worse for United, who are already without Kobbie Mainoo (calf problem) and several players at the Africa Cup of Nations, including Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo.
Amorim is urging the squad to step up, naming players like Martinez and Luke Shaw as potential leaders in Fernandes' absence.
