Manchester United are sweating on the fitness of Bruno Fernandes ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, sources have told ESPN.
Fernandes sustained an ankle injury in the first half of Sunday’s FA Cup semifinal against Brighton, which Erik ten Hag’s team won 7-6 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
Sources have told ESPN that there were conversations on the bench about substituting Fernandes at the time of his injury and at half time, but he was determined to continue. He was eventually replaced during the first half of extra-time.
The Portugal midfielder was limping as he left Wembley Stadium after the game but was not wearing a protective boot. Sources have told ESPN he will be assessed by medical staff on Monday before a decision is made about whether or not he can train with the squad this week and feature at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Victory for United would be a massive boost to their hopes of finishing in the top four, leaving them nine points ahead of Spurs with two games in hand.
Ten Hag will be desperate for Fernandes to play. In the four games this season in which the 28-year-old has not started, United have lost three including the disastrous 3-0 defeat to Sevilla which ended their Europa League campaign.