EPL: Fernandes faces injury scare ahead of Arsenal clash

By Daily Sports Nigeria on December 2, 2024

Manchester United’s 4-0 demolition of Everton on Sunday came with a concerning setback as playmaker, Bruno Fernandes, suffered an injury scare ahead of the club’s midweek clash with Arsenal.

The Portuguese midfielder delivered a stellar performance at Old Trafford, providing two assists as Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee both scored braces to secure Ruben Amorim’s first Premier League victory as United manager.

The win elevated United to ninth on the table and marked a positive turn under Amorim’s leadership.

However, Fernandes left the pitch late in the game, limping and wearing an ice pack around his ankle after being substituted for Alejandro Garnacho.

The 30-year-old looked visibly frustrated on the bench, prompting fears about his availability for Wednesday’s crucial trip to North London.

If Fernandes is sidelined, it would mark only the second game he has missed due to injury since joining United from Sporting CP in January 2020. Known for his remarkable durability, Fernandes has clocked 252 appearances in less than five years at the club.

Reflecting on his fitness earlier in March this year, Fernandes credited his family for their support.

“I just have to be grateful for my father and my mum because they made me the right way, the strong way. My wife does a great job at home to give me as much rest as I can. It’s difficult when you have two kids at home, but I get my rest, my naps, everything I need, because she’s there to help me,” Fernandes said.

United’s dominant display against Everton follows a promising start to Amorim’s tenure, with a 1-1 draw against Ipswich and a 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt earlier this month.

The club will now be hoping Fernandes recovers swiftly to maintain their upward trajectory under their new manager.

Source Punch Ng

Posted December 2, 2024


 

You may also like...
Egypt, Senegal qualify for AFCON 2017

Manchester United Set To Battle Liverpool Today In...

'The fans love Garnacho' - but has he...

Baribote Hails NFF President On Award of Stadium...

Awoniyi ‘not far away’ from return — Cooper...

Mourinho: I have rejected three job offers since...

 

Latest News Anxiety as Edo Election Tribunal Suddenly Relocates to Abuja Amid PDP's Quest to Sack APC PDP Insists on Fubara’s Ally as Party Chairman in Rivers State Opponents no longer scared of Man City - Guardiola Djokovic unsure of Australian Open return Atalanta warn Lookman over potential summer exit Ndidi not for sale – Van Nistelrooy Bauchi gov slams Wike for undermining PDP, divisive politics Injured Djokovic booed off after quitting semi-final 'The fans love Garnacho' - but has he said farewell to Old Trafford? Amusan billed for season opener in Jamaica I love playing in Nigeria – Aina Victor Boniface refutes rumours of breakup with Norwegian partner

 

Most Read Rangers International going, going . . . (55,256 views) Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (46,408 views) Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (44,443 views) Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (44,086 views) Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (44,033 views) Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (44,011 views) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (43,836 views) NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (43,401 views) Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (42,486 views) Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (41,143 views) Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (39,576 views) John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (39,005 views)

 

Phone numbers

Tel: +234(0)8066020976
+234(0)8055068145
+234(0)7013416146
+234(0)8094272884

Email addresses

info@dailysportsng.com
support@dailysportsng.com
publisher@dailysportsng.com

Office address

No 3, Adetoun Close, Off College Road, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos.
Website: www.dailysportsng.com

Social Media