US EditionAmorim Says Fernandes to Miss United Game Against Newcastle but Appears Optimistic
United captain Bruno Fernandes will miss the Boxing Day match with a muscle injury, prompting manager Ruben Amorim to call on senior players and youth to lead.
- On Wednesday, Ruben Amorim confirmed Bruno Fernandes will miss the Newcastle match after being substituted at half-time against Aston Villa with a soft-tissue problem.
- After being forced off on Sunday, Bruno Fernandes suffered a soft-tissue problem at half-time against Aston Villa, and Ruben Amorim declined to detail the injury's full extent.
- Given Fernandes' creative role, United must rejig their midfield as no player has created more chances this season and set-piece duties are vacant after losing Amad and Bryan.
- Amorim has urged senior players Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw to step up in Fernandes' absence and praised debutants Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey, saying `They are normal, they are good kids`.
- With United seventh on 26 points and trailing fourth by three, Newcastle United's 2-0 and 4-1 wins over Manchester United add pressure for the upcoming match.
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