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Liam Corless

Why Bruno Fernandes might not start for Manchester United vs Wolves

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted Bruno Fernandes might not start for Manchester United against Wolves because he has had a hectic few days leading up to the match.

Fernandes' move to United was confirmed on Thursday as he joined the Reds from Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth up to £68million.

Asked whether the 25-year-old will be involved against Wolves, Solskjaer said: “Well, we'll see how he is today.

"There's been loads of stress - well, not stress, what's the word? He's had loads to do the last few days, so we'll see how he is, how he feels. But he'll be involved, he'll definitely be reporting with the lads.”

Fernandes, Fred and Andreas Pereira are the only fit, senior central midfielders available to Solskjaer for the visit of Wolves, with Nemanja Matic suspended and Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay injured.

On the state of United's squad heading into their final game before the winter break, Solskjaer told manutd.com: "Of course, it's a game again midweek (the loss to City), we had Tranmere at the weekend.

"Wolverhampton now have had 10 days' rest and preparation, so we know we'll have to squeeze the last bits of energy out of the boys now before the break.

"It's the sixth time now since I've come [that United have played Wolves] and six times since the end of March really, and the fourth time this season.

"It's a team we know, and every game has been tight and close. They've had chances, we've had chances and here we go again.”

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