Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is set to return from injury as the club begin a new era under interim manager Darren Fletcher, ahead of their Premier League clash with Burnley on Wednesday, January 7.
United recently made the decision to part ways with Ruben Amorim following a turbulent 14-month spell in charge. In the aftermath, former midfielder Darren Fletcher has been handed interim responsibility as the club looks to steady itself during a period of transition.
The 41-year-old will oversee his first match on Wednesday when United travel to face relegation-threatened Burnley, and he arrives with encouraging team news that should lift both the squad and supporters.
Speaking ahead of the fixture, Fletcher confirmed that both Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount are expected to return to the matchday squad after recovering from recent injuries.
“I think Mason and Bruno were pushing to play against Leeds,” Fletcher explained.
“The decision was that they weren’t quite ready at the time, but they’ve trained and should be back in the squad.”
While their availability is a boost, Fletcher stressed that both players will be eased back carefully to avoid any setbacks.
“They’ll be on managed and restricted minutes because they’ve only just returned to training,” he added.
“That’s really positive news, especially when you consider their recent form. Mason Mount has been excellent, and with Bruno, there’s no need to say much—he’s the captain and the leader of the team.”
Fletcher underlined the importance of having such influential figures available as United look to reset and rebuild.
“To have them available for selection is great news for me, for the players, for the club, and for the fans.”
The return of Fernandes in particular will be seen as a major lift for United, as the Portuguese midfielder continues to play a central role both on and off the pitch. His presence could prove crucial as the Red Devils aim to begin this new chapter with a positive result at Turf Moor.
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