Overview
- Ruben Amorim said there is no chance Fernandes will face Wolves and confirmed the midfielder will miss at least the next two fixtures.
- Fernandes sustained the hamstring problem on December 21 against Aston Villa and already sat out the Boxing Day win over Newcastle.
- Reporting points to an early January return if recovery goes to plan, with any involvement in the January 17 Manchester derby only a hope at this stage.
- Despite the injury, Amorim praised Fernandes’ leadership as the captain continues to attend sessions and watch training, joking he “wants my job.”
- Fantasy Premier League managers must plan for his short-term absence, with the Game Week 19 deadline at 6pm GMT on December 30.