Manchester United resume their Premier League campaign against Wolves on Sunday afternoon.
Following the chaotic 5-4 comeback against Lyon in the Europa League, Manchester United must refocus for Wolves’ trip to Old Trafford.
With all focus on winning in Europe this season, Ruben Amorim confirmed academy stars will start against Wolves so that key players can be handed a well-earned rest.
Amorim could hand out three debuts against Wolves, but fans can expect a mix of youth and experience in the starting XI.
Club captain Bruno Fernandes will likely keep his spot in the lineup, and he will be eager to redeem himself after a disastrous display against Wolves in the reverse fixture.
Ruben Amorim blanked Bruno Fernandes vs Wolves
On Boxing Day, United lost 2-0 to Wolves at Molineux and Fernandes had a day to forget.
After entering half-time goalless, Fernandes was sent off against Wolves just two minutes into the second half after picking up an unnecessary second yellow.
Having lost 3-0 to Bournemouth days before, Ruben Amorim was hoping for a response from his team, but he was let down by his captain at Molineux.
As he stepped off the pitch and headed for the dressing room, Amorim blanked Fernandes on the touchline in a show of frustration to the Portuguese midfielder.
It was Fernandes’ third red card of the season after he was sent off against Tottenham and Porto in back-to-back games.
Bruno Fernandes can redeem himself vs Wolves
Earlier this season, there were calls for Fernandes to be dropped from the lineup after a terrible run of form.
His disciplinary record and lack of goal contributions was harming the side’s performances, but his turnaround has been nothing short of superb.
Under Amorim, Fernandes has stepped up a gear and has become the leader that United needed.
Fernandes has faced fierce criticism from Roy Keane this season, but he has silenced his critics by putting in world-class displays for the Red Devils, at times single-handedly carrying the team to victory.
Against Lyon midweek, it was Fernandes’ penalty which kickstarted the comeback in extra time.
Against Wolves, he will be determined to redeem himself from his nightmare performance at Molineux.
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