Eddie Howe, speaking ahead of tomorrow night’s game against Liverpool at Anfield, revealed that the defender had suffered a thigh injury – and would miss the “majority” of the relegation-threatened festive fixtures.
“We’ve lost Fernandez due to an injury," said United’s head coach. “We're not sure of the extent of that injury yet, but he’ll certainly miss this game, and probably the majority of the games over the festive period. It’s a slight thigh problem.”
Fernandez, an unused substitute for last weekend’s 4-0 defeat to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, issued an update to supporters on Instagram. The 32-year-old said: "Fully focus on the recovery from an injury I pick last Monday, I will be a couples of weeks out. I can’t wait to be back.”
Fernandez has made one appearance since Howe took charge last month.
. SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: A general view of the Hi Vis Nike Flight match ball on the pitch during the Premier League match between Southampton and Aston Villa at St Mary's Stadium on November 05, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Hi Vis Nike Flight match ball. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Fulgini price tag confirmed
Angers SCO are still 'asking' for £12.8 million to sell Burnley target Angelo Fulgini. (Ouest-France) (Photo by FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI
1. Fulgini price tag confirmed
Angers SCO are still 'asking' for £12.8 million to sell Burnley target Angelo Fulgini. (Ouest-France) (Photo by FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI
2. Bloom facing Undav decision
Brighton & Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom has a 'big decision' to make about striker Deniz Undav. The striker has been in red hot form for Bloom's other club, Royal Union St Gilloise, and is attracting interest from Brentford and Norwich City. (TEAMtalk) (Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: BRUNO FAHY
3. Man United eye Rudiger
Man United have moved in to try and sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger with the centre-back's future still uncertain. (Sky Germany) (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Photo: Marc Atkins
4. Liverpool keen on Ait-Nouri
Liverpool are looking to sign Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers. (Daily Mail) (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo: Naomi Baker