Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has ignited fitness fears among the Red Devils faithful after fans spotted him limping out of Old Trafford following last night’s Champions League triumph.
Fernandes Plays 90 Minutes, Then Limps Out—United Fear Worst Before Derby
The Portuguese playmaker played the full 90 minutes as United cruised to a dominant 4-0 victory over Azerbaijan side Sabah FK, but concerns emerged after the final whistle.
A supporter captured footage of Fernandes appearing to move gingerly as he exited the stadium with club staff.
The 32-year-old waved to waiting fans but seemed to be carrying discomfort while walking to his car.
Despite the worrying visuals, Fernandes showed no signs of injury during the match itself, suggesting the issue is likely minor.
The timing could not be worse for manager Michael Carrick. United now turn their attention to the highly anticipated Manchester derby this weekend, where they host fierce rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford.
With local bragging rights on the line, United desperately need their skipper at full strength.
Carrick’s men delivered a statement performance against Sabah, with Matheus Cunha, Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, and Lisandro Martinez all finding the net. The convincing win marked United’s return to Europe’s elite competition in style.
Speaking post-match, Carrick emphasized his side’s ambition despite a mixed start to their Premier League campaign. “We’re always pushing for more,” he stated.
“Results-wise, it hasn’t been the start we wanted. We wanted more points in the league, but performance-wise there’s a lot we’ve been pleased with.”
The United boss also highlighted the importance of keeping a clean sheet, adding that his team continues to work on eliminating defensive errors.
Fans will now anxiously await official word on Fernandes’ condition before Sunday’s crunch clash.
