Manchester United Captain Sidelined with Hamstring Injury
Bruno Fernandes has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, forcing Fantasy Premier League managers into one of the biggest transfer decisions of the festive period.
The Manchester United midfielder, priced at £9.3m, is owned by over 65% of the Top 100k managers and remains a core part of many FPL squads. With no confirmed return date, Fernandes now looks like a priority sell for managers looking to maximise points over the busy Christmas schedule.
Fernandes is expected to miss a key run of fixtures, including:
Manchester United’s upcoming run had made Fernandes a potential captaincy option and a must have in FPL teams, so his absence significantly impacts both transfers and armband plans in Fantasy Premier League.
| Player | Team | Cost | Last 5 GWs | xFPL | Goals | Assists | Ownership | GW18 | GW19 | GW20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rogers | Aston Villa | £7.2m | 41 | 27.72 | 4 | 1 | 19.5% | CHE | ARS | NFO |
| Matheus Cunha | Man Utd | £8.0m | 25 | 30.4 | 2 | 1 | 6.5% | NEW | WOL | LEE |
| Florian Wirtz | Liverpool | £8.1m | 26 | 26.43 | 0 | 2 | 8.7% | WOL | LEE | FUL |
| Declan Rice | Arsenal | £7.2m | 26 | 24.3 | 0 | 1 | 24.5% | BHA | AVL | BOU |
| Anthony Gordon | Newcastle | £7.3m | 28 | 26.44 | 2 | 2 | 3.3% | MUN | BUR | CRY |
| Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | £10.3m | 29 | 26.78 | 1 | 4 | 22.2% | BHA | AVL | BOU |
| Bruno Guimarães | Newcastle | £7.0m | 24 | 18.15 | 2 | 0 | 13.7% | MUN | BUR | CRY |
| Antoine Semenyo | Bournemouth | £7.7m | 24 | 25.54 | 2 | 0 | 46.6% | BRE | CHE | ARS |
| Cody Gakpo | Liverpool | £7.3m | 17 | 16.31 | 1 | 1 | 5.4% | WOL | LEE | FUL |
Based on transfers made so far this Gameweek, top Fantasy Premier League managers are divided on the best replacement for Bruno Fernandes.
Matheus Cunha has emerged as the most popular move so far, while Morgan Rogers also features heavily due to his recent returns. Florian Wirtz, Declan Rice and Anthony Gordon complete the most common transfers among top-ranked managers.
Upcoming fixtures: Newcastle, Wolves, Leeds
Cunha looks like the most well-rounded Fantasy Premier League replacement. He maintains attacking exposure to Manchester United while offering strong underlying data.
While Newcastle is a tricky fixture, Wolves and Leeds offer clear opportunities for returns.
Upcoming fixtures: Wolves, Leeds, Fulham
Wirtz appeals as a steady Fantasy Premier League option rather than a high-variance punt. His returns have been driven by assists and bonus points recently, making him a solid medium-term pick for managers seeking consistency.
Upcoming fixtures: Chelsea, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest
Rogers has delivered impressive recent returns, scoring 41 points across the last five Gameweeks. However, difficult short-term fixtures against Chelsea and Arsenal reduce his appeal as a primary recommendation.
The Bruno Fernandes injury creates one of the most influential decision points of the festive Fantasy Premier League period.
There is no single correct answer — squad structure, risk appetite and festive planning will ultimately dictate the best Bruno Fernandes replacement in FPL.
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