MNU vs BOU: Man United midfield duo Pogba and Fernandes injured in training

Manchester United Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes in action during Red Devils' training session with teammates. Photo: ManchesterUnited

Manchester United have reportedly been handed a double injury concern ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture with Bournemouth.


Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes, who have both starred for United since the resumption of the Premier League, sustained knocks after an accidental clash in training, according to The Mirror.

The report claims that the creative duo both required treatment, with Fernandes said to have come off the worst.

Manchester United French pro midfielder Paul Pogba. Photo: Getty

While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may have rested at least one of his star men due to the club's hectic fixture schedule, the minor injuries are a blip at a time when United are bidding to qualify for next season's Champions League.

United currently sit two points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea and a further point behind Leicester City in third position.