LONDON, December 26, 2025 – Manchester United faces a potential midfield crisis heading into their match against Wolverhampton, with captain Bruno Fernandes once again sidelined after being substituted at halftime during the Boxing Day victory over Newcastle.
Injury Concerns Mount for the Red Devils
Several key players are doubtful for Manchester United’s upcoming clash with Wolves, adding to the team’s already lengthy injury list.
- Bruno Fernandes remains unavailable due to an ongoing issue.
- Kobbie Mainoo continues to recover from an injury.
- Mason Mount experienced discomfort during the Newcastle match.
- Several players are representing their countries at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has also missed the last two games due to injury. Manager Ruben Amorim revealed that Mason Mount “felt something” which prompted his removal during the break against Newcastle. The availability of both players for the Wolves game remains uncertain, along with defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire, who have also been dealing with recent absences.
What is the extent of Manchester United’s injury problems ahead of the Wolves match? Manchester United is grappling with a significant number of injuries, impacting key positions across the pitch, including midfield and defense, and several players are unavailable due to international commitments.
Amad, Bryan Mbeumo, and Noussair Mazraoui will not feature against Wolves as they are currently participating in the Africa Cup of Nations with their respective national teams.
Wolves will be without Brazilian midfielder Andre, who is serving a one-match suspension after accumulating his fifth yellow card of the season during the recent match against Liverpool.
However, there’s positive news for Wolves as teenage forward Mateus Mane could retain his place in the starting lineup after making a strong impression on his full debut at Anfield.
Rodrigo Gomes recently underwent surgery to address a groin issue and is not expected to participate in the match at M16.
