Erik ten Hag admits Bruno Fernandes is still a 'big doubt' to be involved for Manchester United against Crystal Palace.
United are back in action when they travel to Selhurst Park on Monday night and the Portuguese midfielder is at risk of missing his first match for the club through injury.
Fernandes has only not taken part in just 12 out of a possible 242 matches: four of those were because of suspension, four because he was rested altogether in dead-rubbers, three in which he was an unused substitute and one because of illness. That's an availability of 97.94% since he signed from Sporting Lisbon.
However, he could be missing on Monday. "We have some players with question marks," Ten Hag told club media. "Rashy, I think he is a big doubt. For Monday, at this moment, I do not expect him back. Hopefully, he can make the turn but that is also the same for Bruno Fernandes. I regret also to say but he is also a big doubt. He is still fighting for the game on Monday night."
The Portugal international would be a huge miss and this is how United could line up without him...
1. McTominay at CAM
Scott McTominay is one option to directly replace Bruno Fernandes in the line up. However, there are doubts over whether or not he is fit enough to start himself. Photo: line-up builder
2. Mount at CAM
Mason Mount is at his best in an attacking midfield role but has rarely been given the chance to do so. If fit, he would be a compelling replacement. Photo: line-up builder
3. Eriksen at CAM
Eriksen is another who is better suited to the attacking midfield role but who has not been given a chance to do so this season. Photo: line-up builder
4. Amad at CAM
Amad has been used as a false nine at times so it would make sense for him to play behind Rasmus Hojlund. Photo: line-up builder