BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was injured and substituted at halftime. premier league Sunday’s game against Aston Villa.
Fernandes appeared to have injured his hamstring while pulling up late in the first half at Villa Park.
He played until the break, but was replaced by Lisandro Martínez at the start of the second half.
Fernandes was seen walking uncomfortably along the sideline as he made his way to the bench for the second half.
United are already playing without Brian Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Nousair Mazraoui. africa cup of nations. Coach Ruben Amorim’s options were further reduced on Sunday, with midfielder Koby Mainu out after sustaining a calf injury in training.
Mainu was the obvious replacement for Fernandes.
Even before Fernandes’ injury, Amorim said Maynou’s absence was bad timing.
“I think he’ll be fine in a few weeks, but I don’t know,” Amorim said. “Let’s focus on the players we have and are ready to play.”
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