‘He’s just…’: Neville saw what Fernandes did after sustaining injury, Amorim’s response was concerning

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·21 December 2025

‘He’s just…’: Neville saw what Fernandes did after sustaining injury, Amorim’s response was concerning

Bruno Fernandes looks to have sustained a hamstring injury in the first half of Manchester United’s clash with Aston Villa.

The Red Devils skipper stopped dead on the ball after appearing to feel some discomfort around the hamstring area.

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While he did soldier on to see out the remaining minutes of the first half, Fernandes continued to walk gingerly around the field, prompting concerns that he would be taken off during the interval.

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What’s more, Gary Neville, who’s co-commentating the game alongside Peter Drury on Sky Sports, said: “He’s (Fernandes) just signalled to the bench.”

Neville added: “[Ruben] Amorim’s told [Joshua] Zirkzee to go and warm up.”

Alas, United’s Mr Dependable could well be withdrawn from the action after only 45 minutes. To make matters worse, if it is indeed a hamstring problem, the Portuguese talisman might be out for a handful of fixtures.

It’s safe to say that’s quite literally the last thing Amorim needs around any period of the campaign – not least the hectic festive period, where matches are coming thick and fast, and the league table starts to really take shape.

The United boss is already having to make do without three integral starters over the next month, with Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui all away on international duty at the African Cup of Nations.

Amorim’s absentee list is growing

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Add Fernandes to his list of unavailable players, and you’d imagine INEOS will definitely be on the market for winter reinforcements when the window opens next month.

In the 16 Premier League appearances that the 31-year-old had made before today, he’s returned five goals and seven assists, including a remarkable five goal contributions in his last two outings.