London – Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has urged his players to “step up” in the absence of “impossible to replace” skipper Bruno Fernandes.
The Portugal international suffered a soft tissue injury in Sunday’s 2-1 road loss against Aston Villa and, although Amorim believes the midfielder will be back soon, he is acutely aware of the need to fill the gap in United’s attack.
Fernandes, who has started every Premier League match this season, is the English top-flight’s most creative player, creating 51 chances, and while he is sidelined, United will also be without Kobbie Mainoo for Friday’s clash at home against Newcastle.
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