Manchester United‘s challenging season continued with a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa at Villa Park. The Red Devils went behind after Morgan Rogers scored with a stunning curling shot. Mateus Cunha equalized after capitalizing on a mistake from Matty Cash, but Rogers netted again to secure victory for Villa. After the match, Ruben Amorim discussed Bruno Fernandes’ injury with Sky Sports.
United’s performance has been erratic, with only two wins in their last five league matches, including a notable 4-4 draw with Bournemouth at home. Meanwhile, Aston Villa has maintained strong play, pressuring both Manchester City and Arsenal in the Premier League standings. A significant setback for United was the exit of their Portuguese star Fernandes at halftime, with Lisandro Martinez stepping in to replace him.
“I think it’s a soft tissue injury, so he will need time to recover. We’ll see,” Amorim said when asked about Fernandes’ condition.
Amorim addressed the team’s ongoing injury struggles, stating:
“It’s unusual to have so many issues at this time of the year, but we have to adapt. It’s good that [Jack] Fletcher played his first match, and [Shea] Lacey did too, so we will look for solutions as we prepare for the next game.
“As a manager for six years, and especially at Sporting, my focus is on the academy’s potential. Every manager dreams of promoting young talents rather than spending heavily, as it boosts credibility.
“My goal is to win and ensure that academy players can step up without facing too many difficulties. I aim to support the club, whether by nurturing talent or bringing in players from abroad.”
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