MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appears optimistic about injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Koby Mainu, but confirms both midfielders will miss Friday’s game. premier league Match against Newcastle.
Fernandes clutched his hamstring during United’s defeat, suffering a soft tissue injury. Aston Villa on SundayAmorim later said he was initially worried that the captain would be out for “a while.”
However, before that, Premier League’s only Boxing Day matchAmorim also softened his view on the extent of Fernandes’ injury and Maynou’s calf problem, which forced him to miss the game against Villa.
“They’re not suitable for this game,” Amorim said on Wednesday of the possibility of either player being available for the match against Newcastle at Old Trafford.
“They are recovering. I don’t think it will take long. I think Koby will be back sooner than Bruno.”
Asked how long Fernandes will be out, Amorim added: “I don’t want to say it, but I have ideas, but we’ll see.”
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