Manuel Ugarte is also suspended after a yellow card at Molineux, meaning the coach will have to switch things up in midfield. That means either Christian Eriksen or Casemiro will have to come in to replace the Uruguayan, despite both players failing to impress this season.
To replace Fernandes alongside attacking duo Amad and Rasmus Hojlund, Amorim has a choice between Joshua Zirkzee, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony
Diallo has been one of Amorim’s most consistent players sine he took over in November and he has played every game under his leadership so far, while Hojlund appears the clear option to start up front.
Manchester United are desperate to get back to winning ways against in-form Newcastle on Monday night but Ruben Amorim has a selection dilemma in midfield.
United are floundering after three straight defeats in all competitions, including a 2-0 loss at Wolves last time out, and the visit of Newcastle will be no easier.
Lisandro Martinez has been a constant in defence during their streak of defeats, so Amorim may opt to give Matthijs de Ligt a chance to impress by bringing him in against the Magpies.
Amorim also has a decision on who to name as his skipper with the absence of Fernandes. Maguire looks to be the automatic option having previous been the captain of the team, but the Portuguese boss played coy on who he’d pick.
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