Amorim backs United youth to step up after Bruno Fernandes injury
Updated On: 26 December, 2025 10:02 AM IST | Manchester | Agencies
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim admits captain Bruno Fernandes’ absence will be a big blow but trusts the club’s young players to rise to the challenge against Newcastle. Fernandes has an exemplary fitness record since he arrived on English shores from Portugal’s Sporting CP in 2020. He’s only missed three games across all competitions
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Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is tackled by Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana during an EPL game on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images
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Ruben Amorim is under no illusion how much of an effect the loss of skipper Bruno Fernandes will have on his Manchester United team, but expressed confidence in the ability of the team’s youngsters to step up when they take on Newcastle in an English Premier League (EPL) clash on Friday.
Fernandes is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he picked up a hamstring injury during the 1-2 loss to Aston Villa. The Portuguese midfielder has been the Red Devils’s best player once again this season, picking up five goals and seven assists.
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