Headache for Amorim: Bruno Fernandes' lay-off period revealed | OneFootball

Bruno Fernandes’ muscle injury has been confirmed and promises to be a heavy blow for Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese international left the field with physical complaints after Manchester United’s defeat to Aston Villa (2-1) and the initial assessment by the Red Devils’ medical department confirmed the worst-case scenario.

According to the British newspaper The Sun, on Tuesday, December 23rd, the Old Trafford captain is expected to be sidelined for about a month, thus missing approximately six matches for the team managed by the former Sporting coach.

Bruno Fernandes’ absence covers a demanding run in United’s calendar: Newcastle (Friday, at home), Wolverhampton (Tuesday, also at Old Trafford), Leeds United (January 4th, away), Burnley (January 7th, away), Brighton (January 11th, at home), and also the derby with Manchester City, scheduled for January 17th.

All these matches are part of the Premier League, except for the home game against Brighton, which marks Manchester United’s entry into the FA Cup. It should be noted that the Red Devils have already been eliminated from the League Cup and are not competing in European tournaments this season.

Bruno Fernandes is expected to return on January 25th, in the classic clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, in a match for the 23rd round of the English championship. Until then, the Portuguese international remains one of Ruben Amorim’s headaches, along with Kobbie Mainoo and Matthijs de Ligt in terms of injuries. Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo, and Bryan Mbeumo are also absent, as they are representing their countries in the Africa Cup of Nations.

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