Bruno Fernandes played through injury on Wednesday night (Picture: Getty Images)Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane are both expected to be fit for the Manchester derby on Sunday, although no currently injured players are set to return, confirmed Erik ten Hag. Both Fernandes and Varane were doubts for Wednesday night’s FA Cup fifth round tie at Nottingham Forest but started the 1-0 win at the City Ground. ‘They [Varane and Fernandes] fought to be part and they came well out of the game,’ Ten Hag told a press conference on Thursday. Ten Hag said after the win on Wednesday that Fernandes had played on despite struggling with a ‘serious injury’ ahead of the game, while the Dutchman also accused Forest players of targeting the midfielder. Referees should protect him.’MORE : Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana sends brave message to Man City ahead of derbyMORE : Habeeb Ogunneye promoted to Manchester United first team to ease injury crisisFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro March 01, 2024 07:14 UTC