"Fernandes pulled up towards the end of the first-half at Villa Park feeling his hamstring. The United captain continued to the end of the first half but was substituted at half-time and was seen moving very slowly as he made his way the away dugout. Amorim said Fernandes suffered a soft tissue issue and confirmed he would miss the Boxing Day game with Newcastle. Fernandes is due to undergo scans to determine how long he will be sidelined."
"Ruben Amorim's squad was already stretched after losing Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo to the Africa Cup of Nations. Kobbie Mainoo missed the Villa game after he joined Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire on the sidelines. United face some big games after Christmas, as they play Newcastle and Wolves at Old Trafford before trips to Leeds and Burnley in the New Year."
Bruno Fernandes suffered a hamstring problem late in the first half at Villa Park, was substituted at half-time and will miss the Boxing Day game while scans determine the length of his absence. The injury is described as a soft-tissue issue, posing a significant loss to the team. Kobbie Mainoo sustained a training injury and missed the Villa match; he is likely to miss the Newcastle fixture and may not play again in 2025. Squad depth is further reduced by Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo being away for the Africa Cup of Nations. Key fixtures after Christmas include Newcastle, Wolves, Leeds and Burnley.
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