BREAKING NEWS:‼️ “I tried to stay strong, but I can’t hold back the tears anymore. Losing our two most important players just a day before the Arsenal clash we’ve all been waiting for is heartbreaking.
This gives them the chance to defeat us at Old Trafford again,” Bruno Fernandes admitted in an emotional breakdown after the club doctor confirmed two key Manchester United stars would miss Sunday’s showdown.
Manager Ruben Amorim later confirmed that Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui will both sit out the Premier League opener against Arsenal. Martinez is still recovering from a long-term knee injury, while Mazraoui is sidelined with a hamstring issue.
On a brighter note, Amorim revealed that Andre Onana and Joshua Zirkzee could return in time, while new signing Benjamin Sesko is fit and ready, with a debut on the cards.
“We’ll miss Licha and Mazraoui, they can’t play,” Amorim said in his press conference. “Josh and Andre are options, and Sesko is physically ready—he’s very intelligent and eager to learn. We’ll see if he starts.”
Despite last season’s struggles, Amorim insists his side are better prepared: “We cannot fix everything in four weeks, but we are training harder and more confident. Step by step, we’ll become a stronger team.”
He stressed realistic goals: “We want to return to Europe, but it won’t be easy. Other teams have had more time together. We must go game by game, and our first aim is to win against Arsenal.”
United face a tough run with Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea in their opening fixtures, but Amorim is determined to stay focused: “I learned a lot last season. I don’t look too far ahead—I prepare my team for Arsenal and block out all distractions.”
After Arsenal, United head to Fulham before facing Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup.
