is going through a worryingly rising damage listing which now contains the captain who was subbed off the pitch at half-time throughout the conflict with .
Fernandes, who’s arguably United’s most essential participant, was concerned in a lot of the primary half motion at Villa Park however brought about concern simply earlier than half-time by stretching out his proper leg and hobbling across the pitch.
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The skipper regarded in ache as he headed down the tunnel throughout the break and didn’t come again onto the sector as an alternative being changed by – himself having simply returned from a prolonged spell on the sidelines.
The preliminary view is that Fernandes has a suspected hamstring problem however the reason for the damage is unknown till the 31-year-old can bear a medical examination.
He was seen strolling to the dug out after the second half kicked off however was limping and shifting gingerly earlier than taking a spot within the stands.
Fernandes is the newest member of the United squad to choose up an damage and now there are critical issues for Amorim’s midfield as Martinez was introduced on to play alongside Manuel Ugarte.
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Forward of the sport at Villa Park, with a calf damage picked up throughout coaching on Saturday.
Bruno Fernandes is the newest addition to Manchester United’s damage listing (AFP by way of Getty Pictures)
Defenders Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt additionally missed the match with respective thigh and again issues whereas Noussair Mazraoui, Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are all on worldwide obligation on the Africa Cup of Nations.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro missed the Villa conflict attributable to suspension however needs to be obtainable for the following sport towards Newcastle on Boxing Day.
That sport begins a run of 4 matches in 13 days for Manchester United and will they be with out their captain it may severely harm their probabilities of ending inside the highest six Premier League spots.