Man Utd hit with Bruno Fernandes injury fears as worrying picture emerges days before Arsenal clash
BRUNO FERNANDES has left Man Utd fans sweating on his fitness after limping off during Ruben Amorim’s 4-0 trouncing of Everton.
And it comes at an awful time for United with a massive trip to the Emirates looming in just three days time.
Fernandes provided two assists for double goal scorers Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee either side of half-time against the Toffees before he was subbed off in the 66th minute.
The Portugal international was replaced by Alejandro Garnacho as United moved into the top-half of the table for the first time in months.
But the only potential concern for United ahead of their trip to second-placed Arsenal on Wednesday was the sight of their best playermaker in discomfort.
Fernandes was pictured with an ice-pack strapped to his ankle after being substituted.
The skipper was, however, able to join his team-mates on the pitch after the game to salute the home fans attending Amorim’s first Prem game at Old Trafford.
It could, of course, be precautionary as United had scored all FOUR goals by the time he and Casemiro came off.
But United fans are concerned about his availability before they travel to North London in three days time.
One posted: “Bruno Fernandes off injured. Arsenal have never seen luck like this.”
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Another said: “So if Bruno gets injured what happens?”
A third replied: “Just when Fernandes starts to find some form. I hope he makes the Arsenal game .”
But others were more optimistic.
One wrote: “Bruno never misses a game. He’ll be there midweek .”
While a second quizzed: “Surely he’d be in the medical room if it was that bad?”
The returning Kobbie Mainoo has been suspended for United’s trip to Arsenal after picking up his fifth yellow of the season.
The England star went into the ref’s book in the 49th minute when he hauled down Dwight McNeil just outside the United 18-yard box.
It marked Mainoo’s first start under Amorim having been an unused substitute against Ipswich Town and Bodo/Glimt.
Likewise, Lisandro Martinez will miss the game against Mikel Arteta’s back in-form men for the same reason.
Martinez received a caution two minutes later when he pulled back Toffees striker Beto, who looked to get on the end of a through-ball.
Meanwhile, United fans fans labelled co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe a “c***” as they protested the rise in ticket prices.
Red Devils chiefs have hiked Old Trafford tickets to a staggering £66 per game.
They have also abolished concessions for children and pensioners as fans outside Anfield had their own protests ahead of Man City’s visit on Sunday.