Fernandes, Maguire, Yoro: Manchester United injury news vs Arsenal as Rúben Amorim issues updates

Rúben Amorim has issued multiple updates as Manchester United prepare to face Arsenal on Wednesday afternoon in the Premier League.

Rúben Amorim is set for his biggest test as Manchester United head coach as his side take on Arsenal, following an emphatic 4-0 victory over Everton.

Amorim’s arrival has breathed new life into United, with two wins and a draw in his first three matches. His early success has helped to steady the ship after a disastrous start to the season under Erik ten Hag.

Read More: Rúben Amorim sets Manchester United transfer demand as he highlights “top” future star

The trip to the Emirates will see United face an in-form Arsenal side, who are riding high after a 5-2 thrashing of West Ham.

Currently sitting 9th in the Premier League, United are just four points behind 4th-placed Brighton, keeping their hopes of Champions League qualification within reach.

Latest team news

Speaking on Monday evening, Amorim deliverd an update on Bruno Fernandes after the captain was spotted with an ice pack on his foot after his substitutino against Everton.

“Now he’s fit to play,” Amorim assured. “I see him already this morning. He’s fit to play, he’s a guy that doesn’t need a lot of rest, you know him, so he is prepared to play.”

Futher, he also revealed that 19-year-old Leny Yoro is in contention to be part of a competive United squad for the first time since his foot injury in the summer. Yoro is yet to make his full debut for the club after his £52 million signing.

“I feel he is in a good moment now, his fitness is better, so I think he is going to be in the squad. The others we have to see, some players are tired and we have to assess tomorrow in training.

“I think he’s a special talent, you have to be careful in this first moment, because we didn’t have too many trainings together, he is training not alone, but with a small group of players.

“He is really fast, he is a modern defender and that is good when you want to press high and you leave a lot of strikers, especially in this league one against one, I think he can manage that. He is very good with the ball, so I’m really excited.

“I have to be careful. We have to manage the load and the minutes in the beginning but I am really excited to see Leny Yoro play.”

In other news, United welcomed back Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo to the field after the pair were absent for eight weeks, as Mainoo started against Everton while Maguire came off the bench.

There has been no news on Jonny Evans after he was not spotted training with the squad last week, whil Victor Lindelöf remains out of action following an injury with Sweden last month.

Toby Collyer is continuing rehabilitation after an injury sustained in October, while Dan Gore is thought to be close to returning to action.

Make sure to follow UtdDistrict on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok to never miss out on any of our Manchester United content. Our podcast, What the Devil?, is released every Wednesday at 6 pm (BST) on the United View YouTube channel.