Manchester United are sweating on the fitness of captain and talisman Bruno Fernandes after the midfielder was ruled out of Portugals Nations League game against Norway. Fernandes started Portugals 1-0 win over Wales last week but was replaced by Joao Neves in the closing stages, and he has now been ruled out of their second game against the Norwegians on Sunday.In the game against Wales, we went in with all the available players but Bruno Fernandes came off with a complicated problem, manager Jorge Jesus said during his press conference.Well see what happens until tomorrow. Experience tells me that on the third day not all players manage to recover but thats the same for Norway as for us.However, the player who comes in gives as many guarantees as the one who might come off, thats what Ill base my decision on.The medical team identified these two players as the most concerning, Nuno Mendes could be available for the game.The other case [Fernandes] involves treatment and recovery time. Hes coming off an injury at United, and he told me hes been playing with that pain for the last three games, which is hindering him.It was one of the factors that prevented Bruno from playing at his best against Wales.Bruno Fernandes injury: What it means for Man UtdJesus words suggest Fernandes is being rested as a precuation and reports suggest he could feature in their Thursday clash against Denmark.The best case for Man Utd is that his injury is deemed not serious and is made available for their latter two games, before returning to the club unscathed.Man Utd return to action on Saturday, October 10 against Tottenham at Old Trafford, with both struggling clubs desperate to kickstart their respective seasons. Topics Manchester United F.C. Portugal National Football Team Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Tip of the Day: Haaland to outshine Ronaldo and Klopp to get first win 101 GreatGoals 27th September, 2026 Man City chairman Al Mubarak responds after club found guilty of 114 financial breaches Nicholas McGee 26th September, 2026 Norway v Portugal: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 26th September, 2026 BREAKING: Man City found guilty on 114 charges relating to financial breaches Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026 Brobbey to be replaced in Netherlands squad after Sunderland striker injured in Germany draw Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026 Arsenals Havertz and Bayern star Musiala have scans after Germany injuries Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026
