Manchester United has received bad news immediately after Bruno Fernandes suffered an injury that could sideline him for a long time, revealing the reason why the Red Devils may face serious setbacks.
On 22 December 2025, the Daily Mail, a leading UK media outlet, revealed statistics about Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United's captain and midfielder, highlighting his influence on the team after he was injured in the latest English Premier League match, where they lost 1-2 to Aston Villa.
Manchester United coach Rúben Amorim admitted that Bruno Fernandes' hamstring muscle injury may cause him to miss several matches, with initial reports indicating the Portuguese international could be sidelined for as long as one month.
The Daily Mail recently reported that since joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2020, Bruno Fernandes has only missed games for Manchester United due to injury or illness four times. He is expected to miss the Premier League Boxing Day home match against Newcastle on 26 December.
Bruno Fernandes has played 308 matches for Manchester United across all competitions, scoring 103 goals and providing 93 assists, starting in 292 of those games. The team's win percentages are as follows:
- With Bruno: Manchester United wins 51.7% of matches.
- Without Bruno: Manchester United wins 45.2% of matches.
Looking specifically at Bruno's influence in Premier League matches, it becomes even clearer that Manchester United performs significantly better with him than without, as shown below:
- With Bruno in Premier League matches: Manchester United wins 48.6%.
- Without Bruno in Premier League matches: Manchester United wins 29.4%.
Bruno Fernandes' absence will undoubtedly have a major impact on Manchester United, judging by the win rates above. This presents a crucial challenge for coach Rúben Amorim on how to address the issue with the current squad or whether to adjust tactics and strengthen the team during the upcoming winter transfer window.
Currently, Manchester United sits 7th in the Premier League table with 26 points, trailing 4th-place Chelsea and 5th-place Liverpool by 3 points. The Red Devils aim to finish in the top 4 to secure a return to the UEFA Champions League.
