{"id":6463,"date":"2025-12-24T17:13:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T17:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=6463"},"modified":"2025-12-24T17:13:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T17:13:47","slug":"man-utds-bruno-fernandes-impossible-to-replace-says-amorim-football-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=6463","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd\u2019s Bruno Fernandes \u2018impossible\u2019 to replace, says Amorim | Football News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"article__subhead\"><em>Manchester United coy on when captain Bruno Fernandes will return to Premier League action from injury.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-dates\">\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Published On 24 Dec 2025<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">24 Dec 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-share\" data-testid=\"rich-share\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__button-wrapper\"><button class=\"rich-share__button row\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<p>Click here to share on social media<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"icon icon--share2 icon--primary icon--16 \" viewbox=\"0 0 20 16\" version=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><title>share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim \u200csays it will be impossible to replace injured captain Bruno Fernandes, but insists that the Portugal \u200dmidfielder\u2019s absence is an opportunity for others to step up.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s impossible to replace Bruno,\u201d Amorim told reporters \u200don Wednesday, before Friday\u2019s home game against Newcastle United, adding, \u201ca lot of people need to step up.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 4 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>Fernandes was forced off at halftime during Sunday\u2019s 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa with a soft-tissue injury, leaving United without their creative fulcrum and set-piece organiser.<\/p>\n<p>The Times reported United are hopeful Fernandes could \u2060return for the Manchester derby on January 17. Amorim, however, declined to discuss the extent of the \u200binjury but acknowledged the void it creates.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just the creation. On every set piece, he is the guy organising the team, and that is a good opportunity for everyone \u200dto step up \u2060and realise we can\u2019t rely on one player for everything. Sometimes we rely on Bruno for the organisation and creation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe lost Bruno, Bryan [Mbeumo] and Amad [Diallo] in set pieces, so this is massive for the team, but it\u2019s an opportunity for other players to step up and show the leadership we need in the team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mbeumo and Diallo are away at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for Cameroon and Ivory Coast, respectively.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mainoo-remains-unavailable-for-man-utd\">Mainoo remains unavailable for Man Utd<\/h2>\n<p>Nobody \u200bhas created more chances in the Premier League this season than Fernandes, and United will now have to rejig their midfield, with Amorim confirming that unsettled youngster Kobbie Mainoo will also miss the game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe maybe need to see different ways of playing. I think Jack Fletcher did a very good job, and \u200cthat\u2019s why when we have this opportunity, we need to give space to guys like Jack and other ones,\u201d Amorim added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am confident we \u200ccan win any game. We have some problems, but I \u2060believe in the team, even without many players in this moment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is more difficult, but I trust in my players. If we are really focused in the game, we can win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fletcher, son of former United player Darren, and Shea Lacey were \u200cgiven their debuts against Villa, and Amorim praised the two 18-year-olds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe behaviour they showed during these weeks is really good,\u201d Amorim said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t have that feeling that [they think], \u2018I\u2019m a little bit different because \u200dI play for Man United\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Amorim said defenders Harry Maguire (hamstring) and Matthijs de Ligt (back) will also miss the Newcastle game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey are not available for this one. Let\u2019s see for the next one,\u201d he \u200csaid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United coy on when captain Bruno Fernandes will return to Premier League action from injury. 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