"It's not just the creation. On every set piece, he is the guy organising the team, and that is a good opportunity for everyone to step up and realise we can't rely on one player for everything. Sometimes we rely on Bruno for the organisation and creation. We lost Bruno, Bryan [Mbeumo] and Amad [Diallo] in set pieces, so this is massive for the team, but it's an opportunity for other players to step up and show the leadership we need in the team."
"It's impossible to replace Bruno, Amorim told reporters on Wednesday, before Friday's home game against Newcastle United, adding, a lot of people need to step up. Fernandes was forced off at halftime during Sunday's 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa with a soft-tissue injury, leaving United without their creative fulcrum and set-piece organiser. The Times reported United are hopeful Fernandes could return for the Manchester derby on January 17. Amorim, however, declined to discuss the extent of the injury but acknowledged the void it creates."
"We maybe need to see different ways of playing. I think Jack Fletcher did a very good job, and that's why when we have this opportunity, we need to give space to guys like Jack and other ones, Amorim added. I am confident we can win any game. We have some problems, but I believe in the team, even without many players in this moment."
Bruno Fernandes suffered a soft-tissue injury and was forced off at halftime of the 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa, leaving Manchester United without their creative fulcrum and set-piece organiser. Manager Ruben Amorim said Fernandes cannot be replaced and called for other players to step up, noting leadership and set-piece responsibilities must be shared. Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reducing set-piece options. The Times say Fernandes could return for the Manchester derby on January 17, but Amorim declined to give details of the injury. Kobbie Mainoo will miss the upcoming game.
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