Bruno Fernandes Faces Month-Long Absence with Injury

Key Takeaways:

• Bruno Fernandes sustained a soft tissue injury during yesterday’s fixture against Aston Villa
• According to The Daily Telegraph, Fernandes is expected to be sidelined for around one month, potentially missing seven matches
• Manchester United’s squad depth is under strain with several key players unavailable due to international duty and injuries

Injury Overview and Timeline

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes could be out of action for approximately one month following a soft tissue injury picked up during yesterday’s encounter with Aston Villa. The Portuguese midfielder was visibly struggling late in the opening half but remained on the pitch until halftime, after which he was substituted.

Squad Depletion Worsens

Post-match, Ruben Amorim confirmed the nature of Fernandes’ injury and indicated that the playmaker will be ruled out for several fixtures, although an exact timeline remains uncertain. The Daily Telegraph has reported that Fernandes will be absent for around a month, a period in which he could miss as many as seven matches for Manchester United.

🚨 Rúben Amorim on Bruno Fernandes’ injury: “It is soft tissue… so it is going to take a while”.

“We have to cope. We will find solutions”. pic.twitter.com/xnTr82dNog

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 21, 2025

This setback compounds the club’s current roster problems, as Ruben Amorim is also deprived of Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui, all of whom are representing their national sides at the Africa Cup of Nations. Additionally, Kobbie Mainoo suffered an injury in training on Friday and will not be available for the forthcoming Boxing Day meeting with Newcastle.

Youth Integration Amid Shortages

With resources stretched thin, the manager’s hand was forced in yesterday’s match, fielding 18-year-old prospects Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey to help fill the gaps in the squad.