Bruno Fernandes limped leaving Old Trafford ahead of City derby
United captain left Old Trafford cautiously after the 4-0 Champions League win; fitness checks will decide his status for Sunday.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was seen limping as he left Old Trafford on the night of September 11, 2026, stirring concern ahead of the club’s high-profile derby with Manchester City this weekend.
Fernandes had started and completed all 90 minutes of United’s convincing 4-0 Champions League victory over Sabah and even scored one of the goals, yet video footage showed the 32-year-old moving cautiously out of the stadium in the company of club staff while he waved to supporters.
Fans and media quickly reacted to the clip. One widely shared post read: "🚨🎥| Bruno Fernandes appeared to be LIMPING when leaving Old Trafford last night. Hopefully nothing serious and just cramp/fatigue from playing 90 minutes. pic.twitter.com/emq29XpfvJ" — Kev 屮 (@UtdKev08), September 11, 2026.
What happens next
There were no obvious signs of trouble from Fernandes during the match itself, which suggests the issue could be minor — a cramp or temporary fatigue — but the timing is problematic with United scheduled to face arch‑rivals City at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Whether Fernandes will be available for the derby will depend on medical checks carried out by the club; staff and supporters alike will be anxious for confirmation in the coming days. For now, the footage is a reminder of how quickly concern can spread after any visible discomfort in a key player.
Photo: press material from the event
