Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's Premier League clash at Aston Villa, adding to Ruben Amorim's selection concerns. Fernandes was forced off at half-time after appearing to pull up late in the first half, with Lisandro Martinez replacing him.
The injury occurred as United sought a vital result at Villa Park to keep pace with top-four rivals. Villa took the lead through Morgan Rogers just before the break, but Matheus Cunha levelled quickly after a Matty Cash error. However, Fernandes's discomfort was evident as he limped to the tunnel.
Amorim opted for a defensive change at half-time, bringing on Martinez to play in midfield alongside Manuel Ugarte. Former United defender Gary Neville questioned the decision on commentary, suggesting Joshua Zirkzee would have been a more like-for-like replacement. Zirkzee appeared frustrated on the bench.
Villa regained the lead early in the second half through Rogers's second goal, securing a 2-1 victory. The result leaves United two points adrift of the top four, with Fernandes's fitness now a major concern ahead of their next fixture.
