After hobbling out in Ruben Amorim's 4-0 thumping of Everton, Bruno Fernandes continues to leave Manchester United supporters wondering about his fitness. And with a huge trip towards the Emirates in just three days, it comes at a terrible moment for Manchester United.
Before being substituted in the 66th minute, Fernandes helped double goal strikers Marcus Rashford as well as Joshua Zirkzee with two assists each side of halftime against the Toffees. Alejandro Garnacho took the place of the Portugal international as United entered the top half of the standings for the first time in several months.
However, Manchester United's greatest midfielder’s pain was the only possible worry before their journey to second-place Arsenal on Wednesday. After being replaced, Fernandes was seen with an ice pack taped on his ankle.
After the game, the captain was permitted to go out on the field with his teammates to give a salute to the home crowd at Old Trafford for Amorim's maiden Premier League match. Naturally, it could have been a precaution as by the moment he and Casemiro were substituted off, United had already scored all four goals. But before they head to North London within three days, United supporters are worried about his availability.
Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez set to miss Arsenal clash
When Manchester United plays Arsenal in the middle of the week, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez won't be available. Before the Premier League match against Everton, the Manchester United pair was one yellow card from punishment. Kobbie Mainoo as well as Lisandro Martinez both received yellow cards at the start of the second half, despite the fact that they both survived and completed the first period without receiving any bookings.
Mainoo's injury, which occurred in early October, has only recently healed. He was playing for the first time since being chosen as a starter against Everton. He and Lisandro Martinez, who also suffered an injury during the international break, will both enjoy a respite against the Gunners in the middle of the week.