Manchester Untied supervisor Ruben Amorim has supplied a worrying replace concerning captain Bruno Fernandes’ harm.
United misplaced 2-1 to in-form Aston Villa thanks to 2 glorious objectives from Morgan Rodgers.
Rodgers gave Villa the lead with an excellent solo aim within the forty fifth minute. Nevertheless, the lead didn’t final lengthy as Cunha took benefit of a mistake by the Villa protection to equalize simply earlier than the half-time whistle.
Nevertheless, Rodgers scored his second aim of the sport 12 minutes into the second half, hitting it into the highest proper nook to make it 2-1.
His second aim ended up being Villa’s successful aim, as Unai Emery’s facet secured their tenth straight win in all competitions.
A blow for Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes injured
So as to add to the distress for Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes suffered an harm within the second half.
Supervisor Ruben Amorim gave an replace on the Portuguese participant’s harm, which was a trigger for concern.
He instructed Sky Sports activities: “It is actually unusual. We have so many issues this 12 months, particularly at the moment of 12 months, that we’ve got to cope with.”
“I feel Fletcher has performed his first sport, in order that’s excellent news, and Lacey too, so we will discover a answer and transfer on to the following sport.
“I have been the supervisor for six years and at Sporting it is all in regards to the academy, so historical past is necessary.
“Each supervisor needs to take gamers out of the academy they usually do not wish to spend cash as a result of it brings worth to the supervisor.
“I simply wish to win and I wish to make it possible for the gamers coming in from the academy don’t endure an excessive amount of.
“I am simply attempting to assist the membership, whether or not it is from the academy or overseas, it would not matter.
“I feel it is a gentle tissue (Fernandes harm) so it is going to take a while. We’ll see.”
Fernandes is necessary for Manchester United
Dropping Fernandes for such an important interval can be a devastating blow to Manchester United, particularly given the captain’s stellar kind throughout the 2025/26 season.
The 31-year-old has undoubtedly been his life and served because the artistic driving drive for Amorim’s group.
Earlier than the sport in opposition to Villa, Fernandes had scored 5 objectives and supplied seven assists in simply 16 Premier League appearances this season.
His affect was on full show within the latest thrilling 4-4 win in opposition to Bournemouth, the place he earned a match score of 8.8 with a dominant playmaking efficiency.
He’s at the moment main the group in likelihood creation and necessary passing, underscoring his place because the group’s indispensable architect.
Amorim faces the tough process of changing a participant who has contributed to just about a 3rd of United’s league objectives this time period, with powerful fixtures looming.
