The midfielder is suspended after choosing up his second yellow card of the match through the win over Burnley final month, leaving supervisor Erik ten Hag pretty mild in attacking areas.
Whereas Fernandes’ absence may nicely have handed Donny van de Beek one other likelihood to impress, the membership have confirmed the Dutchman is unlikely to characteristic following his harm towards Bournemouth.
Elsewhere, Lisandro Martinez is pushing for his first begin since profitable the World Cup with Argentina and Harry Maguire may be a part of him in central defence.
Jadon Sancho, nevertheless, will not be considered able to characteristic and Ten Hag has confirmed Anthony Martial will not be but prepared to begin week in, week out.
New signing Jack Butland could also be handed his debut.
Predicted Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): Butland; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Martinez, Malacia; McTominay, Fred; Elanga, Eriksen, Antony; Garnacho.
Doubts: Van de Beek
Suspended: Fernandes
Date and time: 8pm GMT, January 10 2023
