Champions League
MAN UTD face Bruno Fernandes doubt ahead of Manchester derby
Manchester United face a fresh worry ahead of the Manchester derby as captain Bruno Fernandes was seen limping after completing the full 90 minutes in a 4‑0 Champions League victory over Sabah FK, leaving fans uncertain whether the Portuguese midfielder will be fit for the crucial clash.
Match triumph sets stage
Michael Carrick's side delivered a dominant 4‑0 win over Azerbaijan's Sabah FK at Old Trafford, with goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez, confirming Manchester United’s strong start in the Champions League. United's victory was celebrated by fans.
Comments Sport Matty Hewitt Senior Sport Central Audience Writer 07:04, 11 Sep 2026, 11 Sep 2026 View 2 Images reported the match. (Image: ) The report highlighted the comprehensive victory.
Injury concerns surface
Supporters posted a video showing Fernandes moving gingerly as he left the stadium, waving to fans before heading home, sparking alarm about a possible injury. The footage captured him limping alongside United personnel on the way out of Old Trafford. He had completed the full ninety minutes without apparent discomfort, suggesting any issue may be minor.
Michael Carrick said after the final whistle: “We’re always pushing for more. Results‑wise, it hasn’t been the start we wanted. We wanted to have more points in the league but performance‑wise there’s a lot of things in there that we were looking for and we’ve been pleased with.”
United return to action this weekend to face bitter rivals Manchester City in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford, with local pride at stake. The club will be desperate for Fernandes to be fully available and at peak performance.
Carrick’s side have collected four points from their opening three Premier League fixtures, and he urged the squad to maintain momentum.