Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes faced a fight to be fit for the game against Nottingham Forest this week.
Highlights
- Despite concerns about his injury, Bruno Fernandes played the full 90 minutes against Nottingham Forest.
- Erik ten Hag defended Fernandes, calling his injury ‘serious’ after critics accused him of play-acting.
- Ten Hag is confident Fernandes and Raphael Varane will be available for the upcoming match against Manchester City
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was spotted limping out of the City Ground following their victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, and Erik ten Hag has now provided an update on his fitness.
Despite there being suggestions that the Portuguese international might not be available for the trip to Forest, ten Hag gave him the full 90 minutes, with the former Sporting CP midfielder providing an assist for Casemiro late in the game. The Red Devils face one of their biggest games of the season at the weekend, making the short journey to the Etihad Stadium to play their rivals Manchester City. United supporters will be desperate to see Fernandes involved.
Erik ten Hag provides Fernandes injury update
The Portuguese had a ‘serious injury’
Speaking after United’s trip to Forest, ten Hag defended Fernandes, who has been criticised for play-acting. The Dutch tactician claimed that Fernandes had a ‘serious injury’ and fought especially hard to play against the Tricky Trees. As per the Mirror, the United captain was spotted limping as he left the City Ground – a major worry ahead of their Premier League clash with Pep Guardiola’s side.
Ahead of the Red Devils’ next fixture, ten Hag spoke to the media once again, providing an update on Fernandes’ fitness…
“They [Raphael Varane and Fernandes] fought to be part and they came well out of the game. I think they will be available for Sunday. I don’t think players will return for Sunday.”
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