The Manchester United playmaker is now a major doubt heading into the most congested period of the season after picking up an injury

Bruno Fernandes opens up on life after Manchester United, revealing the leagues that intrigue him most and why timing matters.

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer insists the fact Man Utd are losing Fernandes for a period of matches at the same time that Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui to Africa Cup of Nations duty “will hurt” Amorim’s side.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says Kobbie Mainoo will miss the Boxing Day game against Newcastle United, as well as confirming that Bruno Fernandes has a “soft tissue” injury.

Bruno Fernandes was forced off during the first half of Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, while Kobbie Mainoo suffered a calf injury before the match

Tyrone Marshall (Samuel Luckhurst’s successor at the Manchester Evening News) wrote a very sensible column about Manchester United’s sensible approach to January transfers, as a contrast to panicked moves for loans and short-term fixes.

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has indicated that the club have a “massive problem” on their hands following Bruno Fernandes’ injury in the 2-1 loss to Aston Villa.Fernandes sustains