Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admitted it is impossible to replace injured captain Bruno Fernandes but has called on other players to step up in his absence. Fernandes, who has started every Premier League match this season, provides the creativity on the pitch which has been integral to United. "But it is an opportunity for other players to step up and show the leadership that we need in the team." "But that is a very good opportunity for guys like Licha (Lisandro Martinez), Luke Shaw, all these guys. We need to step up to have more leaders in the group because this can happen to Bruno.

Source: Irish Examiner December 24, 2025 16:28 UTC