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Manchester United: What games Bruno Fernandes will miss after 'complicated' injury is confirmed

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, September 27). Manchester United: What games Bruno Fernandes will miss after 'complicated' injury is confirmed. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-bruno-fernandes-injury-latest-b1298542.html

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Bruno Fernandes, a key player for both Manchester United and the Portugal national team, was substituted due to an injury during Portugal's match against Wales on Thursday. Following medical evaluation, Portugal coach Fernando Santos indicated that Fernandes will likely miss Sunday’s game against Norway as his recovery is prioritized ahead of next week’s crucial UEFA Nations League fixture against Denmark. The extent and nature of the injury were described as "complicated," with Fernandes reporting to have played through pain for three consecutive matches while representing Manchester United, impacting his performance during Portugal's recent victory over Wales. Coach Santos emphasized that replacement players offer similar quality to those who might be rested, suggesting a balanced approach to player management between international and club commitments.

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“Article A discusses Bruno Fernandes's injury during a match against Wales, while Article B provides an update on his status and mentions several other players' injuries but does not specify the same moment or event.”

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“The articles discuss Bruno Fernandes' injury but refer to different dates and updates, indicating they are covering related events rather than a single specific incident.”

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Fernandes started for Portugal in their 1-0 win over Wales on Thursday evening, but was replaced by Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Joao Neves as the game ticked into stoppage time. asserted

game → start → time

“In the game against Wales, we went in with all the available players but Bruno Fernandes came off with a complicated problem,” Jesus said during his press conference. asserted

Jesus → go → conference

“We’ll see what happens until tomorrow. asserted

what → see → tomorrow

Experience tells me that on the third day not all players manage to recover but that’s the same for Norway as for us. asserted

that → tell → us

“However, the player who comes in gives as many guarantees as the one who might come off, that’s what I’ll base my decision on. uncertain

I → come → decision

“The medical team identified these two players as the most concerning, Nuno Mendes could be available for the game. uncertain

Mendes → identify → game

“The other case [Fernandes] involves treatment and recovery time. asserted

Fernandes → involve → treatment

He’s coming off an injury at United, and he told me he’s been playing with that pain for the last three games, which is hindering him. asserted

which → come → him

“It was one of the factors that prevented Bruno from playing at his best against Wales.” asserted

that → prevent → Wales

In a boost for Man United, Fernandes is set to be rested for Portugal’s showdown with Norway on Sunday evening as his fitness is being prioritised ahead of next week’s game against Denmark. asserted

fitness → set → Denmark

Jesus added: “I’ve already spoken to him and I prefer not to risk it in this game so he’s fully fit for the Denmark match.” asserted

he → add → match

The best-case scenario for United is Fernandes misses the first Norway match but returns against Denmark and is then able to come through the second Norway meeting on October 4 unscathed. asserted

Fernandes → miss → October

Man United are back in action a week next Saturday when they host bottom of the table Tottenham at Old Trafford, hoping to kickstart their season. asserted

they → host → season

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