Juan Mata believes Bruno Fernandes is the perfect player for Manchester United to build the "culture of the club" around.
10.04.2024 - 04:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United seem destined to finish outside of the Champions League places this season despite a valiant draw against Liverpool on Sunday.
After being firmly second-best in the first half, United rallied in the second with Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo putting them on the verge of victory. However, a late Mohamed Salah penalty ensured the points were shared.
Erik ten Hag will likely partly blame his team's poor performance this season on injuries and the current treatment room is filled with first-team stars who the Dutchman could do with. Ahead of Saturday's evening trip to Bournemouth, MEN Sport has taken a closer look at the concerns in the squad:
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Injury: Thigh.
What Ten Hag has said: "Yes, I expect him back, I think, before the end of the season. That is the plan, and he is still on schedule for this. He will return into our team."
Potential return date: May.
Injury: Knock.
What Ten Hag has said: "I'm not sure [how bad the injury is], but I don't think it will be long term."
Potential return date: AFC Bournemouth (A) - April 13.
Injury: Calf.
What United have said: "Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez will be out of action for at least a month due to a muscle injury."
Potential return date: May.
Injury: Hamstring.
What United have said: "Manchester United centre-back Victor Lindelof will be out of action for at least a month due to a muscle injury."
Potential return date: May.
Injury: Unknown.
What United have said: United have confirmed that McTominay has been added to the injury list after he did not feature in the matchday squad against Liverpool.
Potential return date: Unknown.
Injury:
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