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12/24 08:56 CST Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but
appears optimistic
Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but appears
optimistic
MANCHESTER, England (AP) --- Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appeared
optimistic about the injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo though he
confirmed both midfielders will miss Friday's Premier League game against
Newcastle.
Fernandes clutched his hamstring and sustained a soft tissue injury in United's
defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, after which Amorim initially said he feared
his captain would be out for "a while."
However, ahead of the only Boxing Day game in the Premier League, Amorim
softened his view on the extent of Fernandes' injury and also that of the calf
problem sustained by Mainoo, who missed the Villa match.
"Not for this game," Amorim said Wednesday on the prospect of either player
being available to face Newcastle at Old Trafford.
"They are recovering. I don't think that is going to take a lot of time. I
think Kobbie will return faster than Bruno."
Asked for a timescale on Fernandes' absence, Amorim added: "I don't want to
say, I have an idea but let's see."
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